On the recordNovember 28, 1989
I shall interpret such provisions so as not to constrain the constitutional primacy of the President in that arena.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI shall interpret such provisions so as not to constrain the constitutional primacy of the President in that arena.
Statement on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991
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