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

On the recordDecember 28, 1999
I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to the Government of Libya to reduce its ability to support international terrorism.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

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