10/09/2000
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"I have directed the participation of U.S. Armed Forces in this effort pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief."
"I appreciate the support of the Congress for these actions to protect American citizens."
"The study and its recommendations were then considered and discussed among representatives of the Departments of State, Defense, the Treasury, Commerce, Transportation, and Justice, as well as the Pan..."
"I honestly believe that we may be at the dawn of a new American renaissance."