George H.W. Bush: “I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad…”

On the recordJuly 25, 1991

I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to the Government of Iraq.

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Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iraq

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