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George H.W. Bush: I hope that, in the future, the Congress will balance its legitimate need for information with the time and expense…

On the recordOctober 27, 1991
I hope that, in the future, the Congress will balance its legitimate need for information with the time and expense involved in preparing a report.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993

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