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George H.W. Bush: I am appreciative of the fact that the Congress deleted or significantly limited the availability of over $2.5 billion…

On the recordDecember 11, 1991
I am appreciative of the fact that the Congress deleted or significantly limited the availability of over $2.5 billion in funding that I have not designated as 'emergency requirements.'
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Dire Emergency Appropriations and Disaster Assistance Legislation

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