Dukakis also addressed the future of Social Security and Medicare, again highlighting his party's role in the fight for senior citizen benefits.
"The country is getting older," Dukakis said. "There is no question which party cares more about protecting and strengthening social insurance programs."
Against the backdrop of a thriving stock market and record low levels of unemployment, Dukakis said the Democratic Party has been a major leader in bridging the gap between the rich and poor.
"The folks at the bottom of the ladder are making gains in real income for the first time in three decades," he said.
The nation's prosperity carries with it a responsibility to all citizens, he said.
"The country is becoming more diverse," he said. "We have to make sure that there is a general opportunity for every single American, regardless of race."
The discussion became more lighthearted when a student raised the topic of Gore's lack of charisma.
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