Executive Order 13338: Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria   [open pdf - 99KB]

Alternate Title: EO 13338: Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria

"I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, hereby determine that the actions of the Government of Syria in supporting terrorism, continuing its occupation of Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, and undermining United States and international efforts with respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States and hereby declare a national emergency to deal with that threat."