    [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]

    [[Page 1086]]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Line Item Veto of the
    Balanced Budget Act of 1997
    August 11, 1997

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        In accordance with the Line Item Veto Act, I hereby cancel one item
    of new direct spending, as specified in the attached report, contained
    in the ``Balanced Budget Act of 1997'' (Public Law 105-33; H.R. 2015). I
    have determined that this cancellation 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
    attachment, 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
    report detailing the cancellation was published in the Federal Register
    on August 12.