On the recordApril 6, 1993
Mubarak of Egypt April 6, 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Q. President Mubarak, did you give the United States a specific warning about the World Trade Center bombing? President Mubarak. Let me tackle this problem in the press conference, if you don't mind. Stimulus Package Q. Mr. President, do you think you'll get your stimulus package intact after the recess? President Clinton. Well, let me say this: We're going to give the Senate a chance to prove that the stated objections to some of the programs were their real objections. I mean, the American people, I'm sure, are disappointed to find that a program that would put a half- million people to work and that has the support of a majority of the United States Senate cannot be brought to a vote in the Senate, because democracy and the majority rule is being undermined. The whole purpose of the Senate's debating rules is to allow all amendments to be offered. We've had amendment after amendment after amendment after amendment, and the Republican minority is just trying to keep it from being voted on. So we're going to give them a chance to see if they were serious about their specific concerns and if they really want to put the American people back to work or not. This is a big issue, and we'll just see what happens. Q. You are going to have to compromise, though, aren't you? Q. [Inaudible]--frustrated about the delay? President Clinton. Of course.…
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