George H.W. Bush

Accordingly, fines or penalties imposed as a result of this legislation will be paid from agency appropriations, unless otherwise required by law.

I have signed into law H.R. 5678, the 'Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993.'

The Act provides important funding for the space program, environmental protection, and programs for our Nation's veterans.

I am disappointed that this Act cuts more than $500 million from my request to support the fight against crime and drugs.

I regret that the Congress has rejected my proposal for a 33 percent reduction in congressional staffs.

The continued application of the Act raises serious equal protection questions.

I have signed into law H.J. Res. 560, which waives the printing requirements of sections 106 and 107 of title 1 of the United States Code with respect to subsequently presented appropriations bills during the 102nd Congress.

The results of the congressionally imposed cuts will be manyfold.

I have signed into law H.R. 5427, the 'Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993.'

By signing this bill, we take another step toward fulfillment of that promise.

I will, therefore, treat this provision only as an indication of congressional concern in this area.

This provision would be unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause of Article II, section 2, and the Incompatibility Clause of Article I, section 6.

I am approving H.R. 3654, a bill 'To provide for the minting of commemorative coins to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee.'

Nevertheless, the overall amount of funding provided by H.R. 5678 is consistent with my budget request.

This would slow economic growth and job creation by increasing the transportation costs of goods in interstate commerce.

I am very disappointed that the Congress cut Federal-aid highway funding $1.3 billion below what I requested.

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…

I am, therefore, directing the Council on Competitiveness to continue to implement the regulatory review process in a manner that is consistent with current law and with my constitutional responsibilities.

The Congress could have funded Federal-aid highways at the requested level by not funding low priority programs and earmarked projects.

This is a wonderful opportunity to support those goals that are important to every citizen in this country.

I recognize that the bill does fund important veterans programs, space initiatives, and environmental programs at acceptable levels.

The reduced funding level also could lead to deterioration of the Nation's highway infrastructure.

I have signed into law H.R. 5518, the 'Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993.'

I look forward to a cooperative effort under this legislation to accomplish our national compliance goals and promote the implementation of efficient, cost-effective waste management programs.

While we have achieved substantial progress in this area, the Congress has been unwilling to support fully my efforts to combat violent crime and drugs, placing public safety at greater risk.