George H.W. Bush said "The Constitution grants the President the authority to recommend to the Congress any legislative measures considered 'necessary and expedient.'" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 27, 1991

The Constitution grants the President the authority to recommend to the Congress any legislative measures considered 'necessary and expedient.'

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Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2427 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill, FY 1992

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