Bill Clinton actually said...

I sign this bill with the understanding that this section does not detract from my constitutional authority to withhold information relating to diplomatic communications or other national security information.

Context

Statement on Signing Legislation To Locate and Secure the Return of Zachary Baumel and Israeli Soldiers Missing in Action

11/07/1999

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