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George H.W. Bush: “The intent of this provision is to undo control levels the United States and its COCOM partners recently agreed are…”

On the recordOctober 24, 1991
The intent of this provision is to undo control levels the United States and its COCOM partners recently agreed are necessary to protect critical security interests.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 3489 - Omnibus Export Amendments Act of 1991

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