Barack Obama actually said...

I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists that requires immediate military assistance to Chad and France in their efforts to secure Mali from terrorists and violent extremists.

Context

Memorandum on Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

02/10/2013

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