George H.W. Bush said "The Constitution grants to the President, not Congress, the executive power to manage the day-to-day operations of the Executive branch." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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

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