10/18/1994
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"I regret that our fiscal situation does not permit granting Federal employees a pay increase greater than 2.4 percent."
"I do not believe this will have any material impact on the quality of our work force."
"I have determined that an alternative pay adjustment of 2.4 percent is appropriate for the 1996 pay raises under sections 5303 and 5304."
"I urge both republicans and loyalists to do their part and seriously address the issue of decommissioning paramilitary weapons."