Bill Clinton actually said...

I hereby determine that it is necessary to augment the active armed forces of the United States for the effective conduct of operations in and around Southwest Asia.

Context

Executive Order 13076—Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty

02/23/1998

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