05/08/1989
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"I have today, pursuant to section 673b of title 10, United States Code, authorized the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operatin..."
"I don't discuss hypothetical contingencies."
"Reckless Pentagon cuts are -- we just can't tolerate them."
"I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 1594, the 'Customs and Trade Act of 1990.'"