War in the Persian Gulf
Following President Reagan’s refusal to invoke the War Powers Act after U.S. helicopters stalked and attacked an Iranian mine-laying vessel, it would appear that this Administration divides laws into two classes: those it agrees with and insists must be followed to the letter, and “technicalities” to be ignored.
CAREY SUBLETTE
Riverside
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