I place the Congress on notice now that if this occurs--if fiscally irresponsible riders are then attached to that debt ceiling bill, for which it is not possible to find offsetting cuts in other programs--then I will not hesitate to exercise my right and responsibility to veto.
Statement on Signing a Bill Extending Temporary Ceiling on National Debt and Increasing Social Security Benefits.
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