But he ran into Congressional resistance even before the revolution that gave Republicans control in 1994.
The opposition this time was not Congressional resistance or Sandinista intransigence.
Congressional resistance to the President's plan is largely Republican but includes some Democrats.
Despite Congressional resistance, the spending measure also expands the ability of large media companies to acquire more television outlets.
If so, it is a badly misconceived tactic sure to stiffen Congressional resistance to paying for more fuel.
And it is likely to toughen Congressional resistance to any quick fix for investor confidence.
Unfortunately, the White House failed to give her much support in the face of Congressional resistance.
During a preliminary design study, prompted by Congressional resistance, the size was scaled back to 94 inches to save money and simplify construction.
The biggest federal civilian construction program since the 1930's, it has run into some Congressional resistance.
The Administration never mounted a lobbying campaign to overcome the Congressional resistance to a new reactor.