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George W. Bush: “I am concerned that this provision burdens my constitutional authority in the area of foreign affairs to conduct…”

On the recordDecember 20, 2001
I am concerned that this provision burdens my constitutional authority in the area of foreign affairs to conduct negotiations and cast votes in international organizations.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Statement on Signing the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act of 2001

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