Bill Clinton actually said...

I believe—and my Administration has stated—that a better approach would be for Interior to submit a legislative proposal to the Congress within 180 days to clarify R.S. 2477 claim issues permanently, with full congressional and public consideration.

Context

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Legislation

06/08/1997

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