11/27/2005
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"These exercises are in the paramount interest of the United States."
"I hereby exempt from compliance with the requirements of section 1456(c)(1)(A) of title 16."
"I want to assure you it's from the spirit of friendship."
"Compliance with section 1456(c)(1)(A) would undermine the Navy's ability to conduct realistic training exercises."