I have authorized the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Transportation to order to active duty Selected Reserve units and individuals not assigned to units.
Bill Clinton: “I have authorized the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Transportation to order to active duty Selected Reserve…”
On the recordFebruary 23, 1998
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Message to the Congress on Ordering the Selected Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty
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