09/15/1997
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"It provides for critical national defense needs and priorities."
"I have serious concerns with several personnel provisions."
"Notwithstanding these concerns, I have signed this Act because it demonstrates this Nation's commitment to the readiness and well-being of our Armed Forces."
"My Administration is committed to working with Indian Tribes on a government-to-government basis to address issues of shared concern."