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Institutionally, our Constitution remains the wellspring
of American freedom and prosperity. We must retain a
pluralistic democracy, with institutional checks and
balances that reflect the will of the majority while
safeguarding the rights of the minority.
We will seek to maximize the opportunities for private
gain, consistent with concern for the public good. And
the Clark administration will institute a culture of
transparency and accountability, in which we set the
world standard for good government.
As new areas of concern arise - in the areas of intellectual
property, bioethics, and other civil areas - we will
assure continued access to the courts, as well as to
the other branches of government, and a vibrant competitive
media that informs our people and enables their effective
participation in civic life. And even more importantly,
we will assure in meeting the near term challenges of
the day - whether they be terrorism or something else
- that, we don't compromise the freedoms and rights
which are the very essence of the America we are protecting.
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