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I hereby delegate the functions and authorities conferred upon the President by section 1212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 to the Secretary of Commerce.

Context

Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 1212 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998

12/18/1997

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