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Jimmy Carter: “I must reiterate my opposition to such provisions which violate the fundamental doctrine of separation of powers.”

On the recordSeptember 7, 1980
I must reiterate my opposition to such provisions which violate the fundamental doctrine of separation of powers.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1981 Statement on Signing H.R. 6974 Into Law.

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