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George H.W. Bush: “I do so to avoid any confusion as to my ability to act on any form of appropriations legislation presented to me after…”

On the recordOctober 5, 1992
I do so to avoid any confusion as to my ability to act on any form of appropriations legislation presented to me after certification by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives that the form is a true enrollment.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing Legislation Waiving Printing Requirements for Subsequent Appropriations Bills

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