    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1993, Book II)]
    [October 26, 1993]
    [Page 1826]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Federal Procurement Reforms
    October 26, 1993

        American taxpayers have a right to expect that their Federal dollars
    are being put to the best possible use. The current Federal procurement
    system is inefficient and wasteful. It adds significant costs without
    providing extra value. It's time the Federal Government viewed Federal
    purchasing as a major source of savings by creating a more efficient and
    responsive Federal procurement system.
        If Congress does their part and we do our part in the
    administration, procurement reforms in the first year alone will save
    enough money to fund something Americans care deeply about, fighting
    crime by fighting drugs and putting more police on the streets all
    across our country.

    Note: The President's statement was included in a White House statement
    announcing procurement reforms and spending cut proposals.