07/22/1998
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"Les has been a close adviser and a friend of mine for a long time."
"I will not enter into any agreement unless I am satisfied that U.S. interests are protected."
"All previously issued proclamations and Executive orders are hereby superseded to the extent inconsistent with this proclamation."
"Americans will continue to be secure, our men and women in uniform will always be honored, and we will be true to our best values as a people."