I find that the grave events in the Republic of Haiti that are continuing to disrupt the legitimate exercise of power by the democratically elected government of that country continue to constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
Executive Order 12779—Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Haiti
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