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George H.W. Bush: Legislation is unnecessary at this time in that identified abuses are being stopped administratively.

On the recordJuly 10, 1991
Legislation is unnecessary at this time in that identified abuses are being stopped administratively.
Said by
George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2282 - National Science Foundation (NSF) Authorization Amendments Act of 1991

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