12/18/1997
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"Today I have signed into law H.R. 1358, the Seventh Continuing Resolution for fiscal 1996."
"I hereby submit to the Congress a plan to achieve a balanced budget not later than the fiscal year 2002 as certified by the Congressional Budget Office on January 6, 1996."
"We want to welcome back those of you who have been furloughed and express our deep appreciation to all of you in the federal work force."
"Clearly, this is no way to run the Government and deliver services and benefits to millions of Americans."