Jimmy Carter actually said...

This act symbolizes the recent achievements of the Congress that broaden and intensify oversight of intelligence activities through a cooperative effort with the executive agencies.

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Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1979 Statement on Signing H.R. 12240 Into...

09/17/1978

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