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Bill Clinton: I have determined that this cancellation will reduce the Federal budget deficit.

On the recordAugust 10, 1997
I have determined that this cancellation will reduce the Federal budget deficit.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Line Item Veto of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997

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