TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, August 16, 1994. Letter to Representative Austin J. Murphy. In full: “Thank you very much for your vote last week on the Crime Bill Rule. I know that this was a very difficult decision for you and I deeply appreciate your commitment to getting crime of our streets.
We must stand up together against the mindless violence that has torn our communities and our country apart. The American people are counting on Washington to take action. I hope I can count on your support when the bill comes before the House again.” Under his signature, Clinton adds in his hand, “Thanks.” In very fine condition.
Clinton’s referenced legislation, known by its formal title of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, was a Congressional act dealing with crime and law enforcement. Following its 1994 passage, it provided funding for 200,000 new police officers nationwide, $9.7 billion for prisons, and $6.1 billion in funding for prevention programs. The legislation also banned assault weapons and expanded the federal death penalty, banned certain individuals from possessing firearms, and strengthened legislation pertaining to immigration, hate crimes, sex crimes, and gang-related crimes. The president took time to personally thank his allies, including this Pennsylvania congressman—a man who had survived a political scandal a few years earlier, the aftermath of which would ultimately prompt him not to seek re-election three months after receiving this praiseworthy message. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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