    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [September 10, 1999]
    [Page 1519]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on House Action on Proposed Appropriations Legislation for the
    Corporation for National and Community Service
    September 10, 1999

        I am deeply dismayed that the House has passed an appropriations
    bill that includes no funding for the Corporation for National and
    Community Service. Since 1994, and with broad bipartisan support,
    AmeriCorps has given over 100,000 of our young people the opportunity to
    serve community and country. It has enabled Americans from every walk of
    life to work together to revitalize our neighborhoods and schools. The
    House's action sends exactly the wrong message to young Americans who
    want to make a difference in their communities. I have said before, and
    say again now, that I will veto any bill that inadequately funds
    AmeriCorps. But I hope that we can work with Members of Congress from
    both parties to restore full funding for this vital program.