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This will allow imposition of penalties even in cases where foreign persons make an unsuccessful effort to contribute to weapons of mass destruction and missile programs.

Context

Message to the Congress on Expanding the Executive Order on Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

07/27/1998

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