10/30/2000
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"It will help to deter future war crimes by establishing that those who give orders will be held accountable."
"President Milosevic's brutal assault against the people of Kosovo and his complete disregard for the requirements of the international community pose a threat to regional peace and stability."
"We've urged it to pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia as far up the chain of command as the evidence leads."
"I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force these emergency authorities beyond June 9, 1999."