USA - Clinton Signs Bill

(7 Jan 1996) T/I: 10:05:02 GS 10:51:15 President Bill Clinton on Saturday (6/1) signed a bill re-opening cash-starved government services, ending a 21-day battle of wills with the Republican-led Congress over balancing the nation’s budget During the televised signing of the bill, the President said he regretted that federal workers had become bargaining chips in a battle between the Democrats and the Republicans. SHOWS: WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, 6/1 Clinton entering Oval Office. Vice President Al Gore and Democratic congressional leader Richard Gephardt look on. Clinton signs bill. SOT Clinton: “I am pleased that Congress has completed the task of reopening the federal government, which was begun a few days ago, and I hope that no Congress will ever again shut the federal government again in this way. It is morally indefensible to hold needed government services and hard-working federal employees hostage in a political battle.“ Cutaway to Gore, Gephardt and others looking on. SOT Clinton: “Now its time to get back to work, this is a moment of great national promise, we need to find unity and common ground to find a solution.. that will build a stronger future for our country.“ Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: