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George W. Bush: I have therefore determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to Libya.

On the recordJanuary 4, 2004
I have therefore determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared with respect to Libya.
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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 Libya

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