Ronald Reagan: “Unfortunately, this bill so far exceeds acceptable levels of intended…”

On the recordNovember 5, 1986

Unfortunately, this bill so far exceeds acceptable levels of intended budgetary commitments that I must withhold my approval.

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Republican · California

Source

Memorandum of Disapproval of the Bill Amending the Clean Water Act

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Ronald Reagan: “Unfortunately, this bill so far exceeds acceptable levels of intended budgetary commitments that I must withhold my…”