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Richard Nixon: “I must comment briefly on one provision in the bill which I am advised by the Attorney General is an unconstitutional…”

On the recordMay 27, 1972
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.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement About Signing the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1972

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