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George W. Bush: “I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency and maintain in force the sanctions against…”

On the recordMay 16, 2007
I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency and maintain in force the sanctions against Burma to respond to this threat.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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

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