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David Thomas: “I think there is a system in which the President can move. But the President then comes to the Congress for either a…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 1995
I think there is a system in which the President can move. But the President then comes to the Congress for either a declaration or for the money, or he, as he is doing now, comes for a supplemental budget. The Congress has to be involved to make this decision.
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David Thomas
New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the President's need for Congressional approval for budgetary matters.

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