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George H.W. Bush: “The Constitution grants to the President, not Congress, the executive power to manage the day-to-day operations of the…”

On the recordJuly 17, 1989
The Constitution grants to the President, not Congress, the executive power to manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive branch.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: S. 83 - The Uranium Enrichment Act of 1989

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