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On the recordFebruary 2, 1995
Reclaiming my time, Mr.Chairman, that would say, then, that the understanding of this legislation of the chairman of the committee, with the passage of this amendment, is that the President does not have the power to remove prohibitions or limitations on funds?
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Questioning the implications of an amendment regarding presidential powers over funding.

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