Too often in the time since President Washington met with Pierre L'Enfant in Georgetown to review plans for the new District of Columbia--180 years ago last month--the Federal responsibility to the Federal District has not been honored as it should be.
Special Message to the Congress About the District of Columbia.
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I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.
This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.
And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.
It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.
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