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Mike Levin: The President is not precluded by this language from reaching a different conclusion and allocating as he chooses. It is…

On the recordJune 26, 2002
The President is not precluded by this language from reaching a different conclusion and allocating as he chooses. It is pretty clear what our judgment is as to the top priority. That is the purpose of this amendment.
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Mike Levin
Democratic · California

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Discussing the President's authority in relation to an amendment.

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