Bill Clinton actually said...

I believe that even a temporary lapse in this system of controls would seriously damage our national security, foreign policy, and economic interests and undermine our credibility in meeting our international obligations.

Context

Message to the Congress on Continuation of Export Control Regulations

08/18/1994

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