I am curious what the record is over the last 40 years in terms of requests for appropriated dollars versus what the Congress has appropriated. If I am not wrong, Presidents have traditionally, both historically and in recent years, whether it be Reagan, Bush or Clinton, they have all asked for more appropriated dollars than Congress has appropriated.
Discussing historical trends in presidential requests for appropriated dollars compared to congressional appropriations.
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I concur in the chairman's comments. You have a good amendment, and I am glad to support it.
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