Bill Clinton: “I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that funds the operations of…”

On the recordOctober 30, 2000

I cannot in good conscience sign a bill that funds the operations of Congress and the White House before funding our schools.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on the Veto of Legislative Branch, Treasury, and General Appropriations Legislation and an Exchange With Reporters

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