07/09/1987
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"These spending levels would be far beyond any demonstrated need, would compound the already critical problem of controlling the Federal deficit."
"The Constitution grants exclusively to the President the power to recommend for the consideration of the Congress such measures as he judges necessary and expedient."
"Businesses spend approximately 40% of their payroll dollars on employee benefits."
"This is the sixth appropriations act that I have approved for the coming fiscal year."