The President's Radio Address
04/23/1999
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We do not intend that U.S. Armed Forces deployed to Liberia become involved in hostilities.
We must remain an Asia-Pacific power.
I appreciate the support of the Congress in this action to protect American citizens and our Embassy complex in Monrovia.
I have directed the continued deployment of U.S. forces to Liberia pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct the foreign relations ...