Which of the following statements about signing statements is FALSE?
A) Presidents have made signing statements throughout American history.
B) Ronald Reagan's attorney general, Edwin Meese, is credited with transforming the signing statement into a routine tool of presidential direct action.
C) George W. Bush issued more than 150 signing statements during his time in office.
D) Ever since Thomas Jefferson's presidency, all presidential signing statements have been recorded and added to the official legislative record.
E) Recent presidents have used signing statements in an attempt to negate congressional actions to which they objected.

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This statement is false. While signing statements have been used throughout American history, the practice of recording them in the official legislative record did not begin until the early 20th century. Thomas Jefferson did issue signing statements during his presidency, but they were not recorded in the register of debates or congressional record.

Which of the Following Statements About Signing Statements Is FALSE