Bill Clinton actually said...

I strongly support this bill, but note that by virtue of the Recommendations Clause of the Constitution, Article II, section 3, the Congress may not require the President to recommend legislation to the Congress.

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Statement on Signing Legislation on Funding for the Disposition of Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride

07/20/1998

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