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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presidency.ucsb.eduI have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency and maintain in force the sanctions against Burma to respond to this threat.
Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma
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