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THE WHITE HOUSE

                     Office of the Press Secretary
                        (Nashua, New Hampshire)                                                 
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For Immediate Release                                   February 2, 1996

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

The right of workers to Strike has long been one of America's envied freedoms. Last year, I signed an Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors from permanently replacing workers who exercise their legitimate and historic right to strike.

This Executive Order -- which furthers the economic and efficient administration of federal contracts -- signals the kind of productive labor-management relationships that are needed in today's economy.

I regret today's decision by the D.C. Circuit Court overturning this Order. I strongly believe that this Executive Order is economically sound, fair, and legal, and accordingly I am instructing my Justice Department to take all appropriate steps to have this decision overturned.

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