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Bill Clinton: Perhaps I could answer both questions. The Prime Minister did raise the issue with me. We discussed it, and I explained…

On the recordNovember 12, 1993
Perhaps I could answer both questions. The Prime Minister did raise the issue with me. We discussed it, and I explained that under our procedures here, I cannot make a decision on the Pollard case until the Justice Department makes a recommendation to me. Under the United States Constitution, I do not have to follow the recommendation of the Justice Department, but under our procedures I have to get one. And when I get one--it won't be too long in the future--I will then review it and make a decision. Rita [Rita Braver, CBS News]. Technological Support to Israel
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