Federal subsidies for the arts

		Bill Bradley (Democrat) "Yes. The arts have enriched the lives of Americans, as well as our economy. The National Endowment for the Arts has been an important catalyst for that effort."
		Al Gore (Democrat) "I strongly believe in encouraging and supporting the arts and would continue the current policy of support. The arts are an important part of our life and our history and should be supported."
		Gary Bauer (Republican) "No."
		George W. Bush (Republican) "I believe we should continue federal funding for the arts, but give states a greater say in how the funds are spent. I don't believe we should spend public money to support obscene material or denigrate religion."
		Steve Forbes (Republican) "I oppose federal subsidies for the arts. Taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize offensive and/or obscene artwork. As President, I will privatize the National Endowment for the Arts."
		Orrin Hatch (Republican) "Yes, under certain circumstances and conditions."
		Alan Keyes (Republican) "No."
		John McCain (Republican) "No. I have opposed federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts because I believe it is not proper to use tax dollars for what many Americans feel are the obscene and inappropriate projects this organization has supported. I support providing federal block grants to the states for arts education and artistic endeavors pursued by state and local authorities, while assuring that federal tax dollars are not spent on obscene or offensive material."
		Pat Buchanan (Reform Party) "No. The National Endowment for the Arts has subsidized projects that are blasphemous, degraded and obscene. Let the Mapplethorpes and Serranos insult God and man on their own dime."