    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
    [February 26, 1997]
    [Page 214]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on the Balanced Budget Amendment
    February 26, 1997

        I have made clear my concerns about the balanced budget amendment,
    and I am pleased that Senator Torricelli has made the difficult decision
    to oppose that measure.
        Now it's time to get down to the hard work of balancing the budget.
    I look forward to working with both Republicans and Democrats in
    Congress to enact a plan that balances the budget in 5 years while
    protecting education and other critical investments in America's future.