    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [January 22, 2004]
    [Page 114]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of Appropriations Legislation
    January 22, 2004

        I am pleased that the Senate has passed the omnibus budget bill,
    which fulfills important commitments like AIDS relief, education and DC
    school choice, veterans health care, law enforcement, and other
    priorities.
        This bill stays within the spending limits I proposed, which is
    necessary as we work to cut the deficit in half over the next 5 years. I
    will continue to work with the Congress to focus on priorities, cut
    wasteful spending, and be wise with the people's money. I look forward
    to signing this bill into law.