Bill Clinton actually said...

We simply cannot afford to compromise our nation's vital economic and financial interests by limiting our ability to act responsibly and expeditiously during times of urgent crisis.

Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2490 - Treasury and General Government Appropriations Bill, FY 2000

07/14/1999

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