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On the recordOctober 13, 1992
I have found that the conditions caused by Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki constitute a 'national emergency' within the meaning of section 6.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Partial Suspension of the Davis-Bacon Act

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