Barack Obama: “I have determined that it is necessary to continue this national…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 2017

I have determined that it is necessary to continue this national emergency and to maintain in force the sanctions to respond to this threat.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Zimbabwe

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