On the recordNovember 13, 1979
I have today exercised the authority granted by this Act to block certain property or interests in property of the Government of Iran.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have today exercised the authority granted by this Act to block certain property or interests in property of the Government of Iran.
Blocking Iranian Government Property Message to the Congress Reporting on the U.S. Action
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