    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book I)]
    [April 24, 1996]
    [Page 632]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Signing the 13th Continuing Resolution
    April 24, 1996

        Today I have signed into law H.J. Res. 175, the Thirteenth
    Continuing Resolution for fiscal year 1996.
        House Joint Resolution 175 provides for a temporary extension of
    appropriations--through April 25--for activities covered by the five
    fiscal year 1996 appropriations bills that have not been enacted into
    law.
        It is my hope that this very brief extension will enable the
    Congress to complete acceptable legislation to fund these activities for
    the remainder of the fiscal year.
        When the fiscal 1996 process is complete, we should resume our
    efforts to achieve a balanced budget. A balanced budget that is
    consistent with our Nation's values should be our ultimate goal. I am
    determined to continue working toward that goal.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    April 24, 1996.

    Note: H.J. Res. 175, approved April 24, was assigned Public Law No. 104-
    131.