On the recordJuly 25, 2016
I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to the Secretary of State.
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Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 1247 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
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