Bill Clinton: “I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that cuts education to save…”

On the recordJune 6, 1995

I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that cuts education to save pet congressional projects.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks at the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Recognition Program

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Bill Clinton: “I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that cuts education to save pet congressional projects.”