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Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 11, 2008

Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran

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On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy,
and economy of the United States constituted by the situation in Iran.
Because our relations with Iran have not yet returned to normal, and the
process of implementing the January 19, 1981, agreements with Iran is still
underway, the national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, must
continue in effect beyond November 14, 2008. Therefore, consistent with
section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year this national emergency with respect to Iran.

This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to
the Congress.

GEORGE W. BUSH

THE WHITE HOUSE,

November 10, 2008.

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