Checklist of White House Press Releases
07/08/1999
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This bill, however, would threaten the Nation with default after December 12.
I urge the Congress to meet its responsibilities by sending me the remaining regular FY 1996 appropriations bills in acceptable form.
I continue to be hopeful that we can find common ground on balancing the budget.
America does not react well to this kind of pressure.