I will direct additional measures as necessary in the exercise of the right of the United States to self-defense and to protect U.S. citizens and interests.
George W. Bush: “I will direct additional measures as necessary in the exercise of the right of the United States to self-defense and to…”
On the recordDecember 6, 2005
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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Consolidated Report on the Deployment of United States Combat-Equipped Armed Forces.
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