    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 32, Number 17 (Monday, April 29, 1996)]
    [Pages 722-723]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Signing the 13th Continuing Resolution

    April 24, 1996

        Today I have signed into law H.J. Res. 175, the Thirteenth
    Continuing Resolution for fiscal year 1996.
        House Joint Resolution 175 provides for a temporary extension of
    appropriations--through April 25--for activities covered by

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    the five fiscal year 1996 appropriations bills that have not been
    enacted into law.
        It is my hope that this very brief extension will enable the
    Congress to complete acceptable legislation to fund these activities for
    the remainder of the fiscal year.
        When the fiscal 1996 process is complete, we should resume our
    efforts to achieve a balanced budget. A balanced budget that is
    consistent with our Nation's values should be our ultimate goal. I am
    determined to continue working toward that goal.
                                                William J. Clinton
    The White House,
    April 24, 1996.

    Note: H.J. Res. 175, approved April 24, was assigned Public Law No. 104-
    131.