Ronald Reagan actually said...

I wish to make clear my understanding that sections 252(a) (1) and (2) of the amended act do not preclude me or future Presidents from exercising our authority to supervise the execution of the law.

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Statement on Signing the Bill To Increase the Federal Debt Ceiling

09/28/1987

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