07/21/1994
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"I am announcing today my support for a 3.6 percent pay raise in 1999 for Federal civilian employees and military personnel."
"This success would not have been possible without Government employees who have been called upon to work harder and to do more with less."
"I have authorized these actions in view of the danger posed to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States."
"I urge the Congress to enact legislation providing for such an increase, and if Congress fails to act, I will use my executive authority to guarantee that a 3.6 increase takes effect."