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George W. Bush: “Based upon my determination under 10 U.S.C. 2201(c) that it is necessary to increase the number of members of the armed…”

On the recordJanuary 15, 2002
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.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

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

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