Bill Clinton: “I will oppose any budget that fails to set aside the surpluses until…”

On the recordMay 25, 1998

I will oppose any budget that fails to set aside the surpluses until we have strengthened Social Security for the 21st century.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Remarks on the Federal Budget and an Exchange With Reporters

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