Abstract

President Clinton9s first term in office certainly had its ups and downs, but when it came to children9s well-being, he managed to accumulate a number of achievements. From instituting family and medical leave and banning assault weapons, to restricting youth tobacco use and addressing children9s television, the nation9s young people have received some much warranted attention. However, many problems still remain. Poised to begin his second and final term, the Academy prodded President Clinton in a January letter to think about the legacy he will leave for children and adolescents once he steps down. We deemed it necessary, based on our medical knowledge and experience, to provide the president with some guidance about what key issues needed to be addressed, AAP President Robert Hannemann, M.D., said.

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