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Bill Clinton: I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to reimpose economic…

On the recordMay 23, 1996
I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to reimpose economic pressure on the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and the Bosnian Serb forces.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Sanctions Against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)

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