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George H.W. Bush: Accordingly, this proposal would reduce the salary of the President, the Vice President, and the Speaker of the House of…

On the recordSeptember 24, 1992
Accordingly, this proposal would reduce the salary of the President, the Vice President, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by a full 10 percent.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation on Federal Pay Reduction

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