51.   Aides said Clinton was concerned about isolated incidents of hate crimes, segregation on college campuses, a lack of dialogue on race in the country.

52.   Aldridge has told supporters of the measure that he feels it is unnecessary, since hate crimes can be tried under federal law.

53.   Ali condemned the attacks and implored Americans to refrain from hate crimes against Muslims.

54.   Also, they argue, people convicted of hate crimes, especially the young, could be helped if they are given counseling.

55.   Bush has said he thinks Texas already punishes hate crimes enough.

56.   Bush denied Texans protection from hate crimes and let it be known that he opposed any provision to protect gays and lesbians from these crimes.

57.   Bush has said he is undecided on whether to support the hate crimes measure but that he opposes special rights based on sexual orientation.

58.   Bush voiced reservations about legislation, which passed the Senate earlier this week, providing for an expanded federal role in prosecuting hate crimes.

59.   But because the intent is to terrorize a group of people based on their faith, it is a hate crime.

60.   But becoming the victim of hate crimes has not altered the view among Christian conservatives that the entire concept of hate crimes is wrong.