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George W. Bush: I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to draw down articles and services from the…

On the recordJanuary 3, 2005
I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to draw down articles and services from the inventory and resources of the Department of Defense, for the purpose of providing international disaster relief assistance to countries affected by the Asian tsunami.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Memorandum on Provision of Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance to Twelve Countries Affected by the Asian Tsunami, Including...

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