I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to this threat and maintain in force the measures taken to deal with that national emergency.
Barack Obama: “I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to this threat and maintain in…”
On the recordMay 16, 2011
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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq
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