Bill Clinton actually said...

H.R. 2 would affect direct spending; therefore, it is subject to the pay-as-you-go requirement of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990.

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2 - Housing Opportunity and Responsibility Act of 1997

04/29/1997

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Look at the results: in 21 months, 4.6 million new jobs.

In 21 months, we have turned this thing around.

I think the surveys all show that our prospects are looking up.

The economy is growing; the deficit is down.