01/31/2000
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"The conference committee has made few changes to the numerous legislative riders in the bill that the Administration finds seriously objectionable."
"H.R. 1745 fails to protect sufficient areas as wilderness."
"These provisions are so seriously flawed that the Administration sees no way to remedy them, short of removing them altogether."
"By making peace you have answered the call of your people."