As the White House does, I'm asking constituents to include their postal address in their e-mail. They'll get an electronic acknowledgment, but the detailed reply will be sent by traditional mail. As the practice evolves, we'll obviously adapt to whatever changes make sense to facilitate all communications. We also need to see that the new services are as widely available as possible to all Americans. Very much so.
Public libraries are a vital information link between the government and the public.
Access to computer networks for all citizens is essential. Whether information is made available through books or computer networks, libraries must continue to play a critical role in providing broad access to the public. Librarians can guide citizens of all ages through the world of computer networks. As more government information and access are available on-line, libraries will make the government less remote and more responsive to the needs of individual citizens. Some of my happiest memories are of the books he used to borrow from the public library for me to read.