    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [August 11, 1997]
    [Page 1086]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting Line Item Vetoes of the
    Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997
    August 11, 1997

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        In accordance with the Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel two
    limited tax benefits, as specified in the attached reports, contained in
    the ``Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997'' (Public Law 105-34; H.R. 2014). I
    have determined that each of these cancellations will reduce the Federal
    budget deficit, will not impair any essential Government functions, and
    will not harm the national interest. This letter, together with its
    attachments, constitutes a special message under section 1022 of the
    Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, as amended.
        Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Albert Gore, Jr., President of the Senate. The
    reports detailing the cancellations were published in the Federal
    Register on August 12.