Bill Clinton: “I directed these actions pursuant to my constitutional authority to…”

On the recordAugust 20, 1998

I directed these actions pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on Military Action Against Terrorist Sites in Afghanistan and Sudan

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