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George H.W. Bush: “I hereby determine that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to sell M833 depleted…”

On the recordAugust 25, 1990
I hereby determine that it is vital to the national security interests of the United States to sell M833 depleted uranium anti-tank ammunition, Stinger missiles, and associated equipment to Saudi Arabia.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Memorandum on Emergency Military Sales to Saudi Arabia

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