    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [November 5, 1999]
    [Page 1996]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Foreign Operations Appropriations Legislation
    November 5, 1999

        I am pleased that we have reached an agreement with congressional
    leaders on a budget that will permit America to advance its most
    critical priorities around the world. This agreement meets our
    commitments to the Middle East peace process, funds our efforts to
    safeguard nuclear weapons and expertise in the former Soviet Union,
    makes an initial investment in debt relief for impoverished countries,
    including in Africa and Latin America, and allows us to do our part in
    bringing stability and democracy to southeast Europe. I hope this marks
    the start of a bipartisan effort to ensure that America has not only the
    will but the resources to lead.