George Bush actually said...

I have authorized the continuation of this action pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive.

Context

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Continued Deployment of United States Forces to East Timor

03/01/2001

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