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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release October 12, 1998

                    STATEMENT BY VICE PRESIDENT GORE 
                      ON DEATH OF MATTHEW SHEPARD

Tipper and I were saddened to hear of the tragic death of Matthew Shepard.

These senseless acts of hate and violence have no place in our communities or in our nation, and we join the American people today in expressing our sense of outrage.

As we work to make sure justice is done, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Matthew Shepard at this difficult time.

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