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George W. Bush: “By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order…”

On the recordApril 26, 2006
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to help ensure that the Federal Government supports and encourages volunteer community service, it is hereby ordered as follows.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 13401—Responsibilities of Federal Departments and Agencies With Respect to Volunteer Community Service

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