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George H.W. Bush: “I regret, however, that the Congress has included several provisions in the Act that raise constitutional difficulties.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 1990
I regret, however, that the Congress has included several provisions in the Act that raise constitutional difficulties.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991

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