George H.W. Bush said "I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists which requires immediate military assistance to Turkey." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 15, 1991

I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists which requires immediate military assistance to Turkey.

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George H.W. Bush

Republican · Texas

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presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Memorandum on Determination To Authorize Drawdown Under Section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act for Turkey

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