George Bush actually said...

Based upon my determination under 10 U.S.C. 2201(c) that it is necessary to increase the number of members of the armed forces on active duty for the Department of Defense.

Context

Executive Order 13253—Amendment to Executive Order 13223, Ordering the Ready Reserve of the Armed Forces to Active Duty and...

01/15/2002

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