George Bush actually said...

Nothing in this order shall apply to assistance provided for emergency work essential to save lives and protect property and public health and safety.

Context

Executive Order 12699—Seismic Safety of Federal and Federally Assisted or Regulated New Building Construction

01/04/1990

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