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George H.W. Bush: The program has outlived its usefulness and should be allowed to expire at the conclusion of the current fiscal year.

On the recordSeptember 19, 1991
The program has outlived its usefulness and should be allowed to expire at the conclusion of the current fiscal year.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2607 - Rail Safety Enforcement and Review Act of 1991

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