Bill Clinton actually said...

I hereby order: Section 1. Except to the extent provided in section 3 of this order... the importation into the United States of any goods or services of Iranian origin or owned or controlled by the Government of Iran, other than information or informational materials... is hereby prohibited.

Context

Executive Order 13059—Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran

08/18/1997

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