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George W. Bush: “I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect after September 14, 2006, the national emergency with…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 2006
I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect after September 14, 2006, the national emergency with respect to the terrorist threat.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist Attacks

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