21 Jun, 1995
Presidential Decision Directive 39: U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism
United States. White House Office
Clinton, Bill, 1946-
Presidential Directive 39 explains the U.S. policy on terrorism. "It is the policy of the United States to deter, defeat and respond vigorously to all terrorist attacks on our territory and against our citizens, or facilities, whether they occur domestically, in international waters or airspace or on foreign territory. The United States regards all such terrorism as a potential threat to national security as well as a criminal act and will apply all appropriate means to combat it."
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  • Author
    Clinton, Bill, 1946-
  • Publisher
    United States. White House Office
  • Report Number
    Presidential Decision Directive 39; PDD/NSC 39
  • Date
    21 Jun, 1995
  • Copyright
    Public Domain
  • Format
    pdf
  • Media Type
    application/pdf
  • Subjects
    Terrorism--Prevention--Government policy
    Counter-terrorism
  • Resource Group
    Directives (presidential)
  • Series
    Presidential Decision Directive [Clinton]

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