Bill Clinton actually said...

I urge the Congress to enact legislation providing for such an increase, and if Congress fails to act, I will use my executive authority to guarantee that a 3.6 increase takes effect.

Context

Statement on the 1999 Federal Pay Raise

08/19/1998

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