I must comment briefly on one provision in the bill which I am advised by the Attorney General is an unconstitutional 'coming into agreement' clause, infringing on the fundamental principle of the separation of legislative and executive powers.
Statement About Signing the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1972
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