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George H.W. Bush: I must view this provision as advisory rather than mandatory, in order to avoid conflict with my exclusive authority…

On the recordMay 27, 1992
I must view this provision as advisory rather than mandatory, in order to avoid conflict with my exclusive authority under the Constitution to decide whether and when the executive branch should propose legislation.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Adoption and Family Services Act of 1992

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