On the recordAugust 4, 1977
I must express my deep reservations about these two provisions and my intention to preserve the constitutional authority of the President.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI must express my deep reservations about these two provisions and my intention to preserve the constitutional authority of the President.
International Security Assistance Act of 1977 Statement on Signing H.R. 6884 Into Law
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