there will be two-minute opening and closing statements. in between, a series of questions, each having three parts. a 90-second answer, a 60-second rebuttal, and a 30-second response. i will assist the candidates in adhering to those time limits with the help of a series of lights visible to both. under their rules, the candidates are not allowed to question each other directly. i will ask the questions. there are no limitations on the subjects. the order for everything tonight was determined by coin toss. now, to the opening statements and to president clinton. mr. president. pres. clinton: thank you, jim. and thank you to the people of hartford, our hosts. i want to begin by saying again how much i respect senator dole and his record of public service and how hard i will try to make this campaign and this debate one of ideas, not insults. four years ago i ran for president at a time of high unemployment and rising frustration. i wanted to turn this country around with a pr
dole,n and senator bob the republican nominee. this event is sponsored by a commission on presidential debates that will last 90 minutes following the format and rules worked out by the two campaigns. openingll be two-minute and closing statements, questions each having three parts, a 92nd answer, a 60 second rebuttal, and a 32nd response. -a- 90 second answer, a 60-second 3buttal, and a 32nd 0-second response. mr. clinton. mr. clinton: thank you. i want to begin by saying again how much i respect senator dole and his public service and how hard i will try to make this campaign and debate one of ideas and not insults. , iran and wanted to turn this country around, responsibility from all, and american community where everybody has a role to play. i wanted a government smaller and less bureaucratic to help people. four years ago, you took me on faith. now there is a record. rising incomes, falling crime america, atll peace. we are better off and we were four years ago. let