Barack Obama actually said...

it is necessary to continue the national emergency to deal with that threat and the related measures blocking the property of certain persons contributing to the conflict in that country.

Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to...

10/23/2012

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