09/14/2006
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"The executive branch shall construe sections 2002 and 2004 in a manner consistent with the President's constitutional authorities to supervise the unitary executive branch and to conduct the Nation's ..."
"This provision will accordingly be interpreted to avoid applications that might violate the Constitution or interfere with foreign policy and other functions."
"Today I have signed into law H.R. 2215, entitled the '21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act.'"
"We're sending a clear message to friend and foe alike that we're in this deal for the long haul."