We put them in appropriations bills specifically for this purpose for supporting these learning centers, like right here at this Boys and Girls club in the heart of our city. The President of the United States signed that bill. Under our system of government, that is not an optional thing for the President to decide whether or not at his whim, whether he wants to spend that money. (11:04–11:08)
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Asserts that the President signed the bill allocating funds for learning centers.
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