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.
George W. Bush: “I have authorized the continuation of this action pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign…”
On the recordMarch 1, 2001
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Continued Deployment of United States Forces to East Timor
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