George Bush actually said...

Nothing in these amendments shall be construed to make punishable any act done or omitted prior to the effective date of this order that was not punishable when done or omitted.

Context

Executive Order 13365—2004 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States

12/02/2004

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