Bill Clinton actually said...

Notwithstanding these concerns, I have signed this Act because it demonstrates this Nation's commitment to the readiness and well-being of our Armed Forces.

Context

Statement on Signing the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001

10/29/2000

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