On the recordMay 2, 2010
I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect the national emergency declared with respect to this threat and to maintain in force the sanctions to address this national emergency.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect the national emergency declared with respect to this threat…”
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Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria
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