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George W. Bush: I hereby determine that the transaction is essential to the national security interests of the United States.

On the recordAugust 27, 2006
I hereby determine that the transaction is essential to the national security interests of the United States.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Memorandum on Transfers of Defense Articles and Services in Support of Sudan Security Sector Transformation (SST) Program

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