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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 recordSeptember 22, 1998
I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to UNITA to reduce its ability to pursue its aggressive policies of territorial acquisition.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to UNITA

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