On the recordSeptember 26, 1979
This legislation will be interpreted and applied by the executive branch in strict conformity with the terms and the intent of the treaties.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThis legislation will be interpreted and applied by the executive branch in strict conformity with the terms and the intent of the treaties.
Panama Canal Act of 1979 Statement on Signing H.R. 111 Into Law
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