Today I have signed into law H.R. 1358, the Seventh Continuing Resolution for fiscal 1996.

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Protocol.

I want to compliment the Senate on voting to reopen the Government today for the next several days while we attempt to finalize this.

I have today signed into law H.R. 2539, the 'ICC Termination Act of 1995.'

The Congress should enact this authorization as soon as possible.

H.R. 1530 would unacceptably restrict my ability to carry out this country's national security objectives.

But if Congress sends me this conference report, I will veto it and insist that they try again.

That rider not only would make bad policy, it also has no place in this bill.

I want to sign a good bill and I am prepared to do exactly that if the Congress will make the following changes to this legislation.

I cannot accept this bill.

I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 1058, the 'Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.'

I cannot accept the provision that would cut off all funding for these agencies on April 1, 1996, unless the State Department Authorization Act and related legislation had been signed into law.

I am very proud to be able to sign this legislation to bring lobbying in Washington into the sunlight of public scrutiny.

This bill does not meet the priorities and needs of our Nation and people.

I believe that this bill, as modified in conference, could erode this crucial basis of our markets' strength.

This legislation will help to address the critical problem of youth criminals.

This bill is unacceptable because it would unduly restrict our ability to protect America's natural resources and cultural heritage.

I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 1977, the 'Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996.'