'After all we've been through in this country in the last couple of years, and all the hate crimes we've seen, I just don't see how we can possibly walk away from this session of Congress and not pass this,' Clinton told reporters during an Oct. 25 news conference on the South Lawn. ..…

But it's not clear what long-term impact the recommendation might have on the outcome of Clinton- Dole contest, according to analysts and politicians not connected to either presidential camp... In negotiating session, Clinton side proposed pair of two-hour presidential debates..…