04/24/1997
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"I am pleased that the Congress avoided another partial government shutdown."
"Today, Senate Democrats and Republicans, working together, have increased the security of the American people by ratifying the START II nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia."
"We can outlaw forever poison gas if the Senate ratifies the Chemical Weapons Convention this year."
"Governing by continuing resolution is not the appropriate way for the Congress to perform its work."