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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release February 24, 1998

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

Pursuant to title 10, United States Code, section 12304, I have authorized the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Transportation with respect to the Coast Guard, when it is not operating as a Service within the Department of the Navy, to order to active duty Selected Reserve units and individuals not assigned to units to augment the Active components in support of operations in and around Southwest Asia.

A copy of the Executive order implementing this action is attached.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON

THE WHITE HOUSE