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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release November 5, 1999

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

I am pleased that we have reached an agreement with Congressional leaders on a budget that will permit America to advance its most critical priorities around the world. This agreement meets our commitments to the Middle East peace process, funds our efforts to safeguard nuclear weapons and expertise in the former Soviet Union, makes an initial investment in debt relief for impoverished countries, including in Africa and Latin America, and allows us to do our part in bringing stability and democracy to Southeast Europe. I hope this marks the start of a bipartisan effort to ensure that America has not only the will but the resources to lead.

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