On the recordNovember 2, 1999
The consensus bill on the District passed by both Houses remains acceptable to me, and I would sign it if it were presented as a stand-alone bill or unattached to objectionable legislation.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe consensus bill on the District passed by both Houses remains acceptable to me, and I would sign it if it were presented as a stand-alone bill or unattached to objectionable legislation.
Statement on Proposed Appropriations for the District of Columbia
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