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

On the recordDecember 13, 1992
I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad authorities necessary to apply economic pressure to the Government of Libya.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya

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