SIGNING BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986

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• Publication Date: December 6, 1985
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OLL 85-3723 'f h~l~n
6 December 198.5 f-,o nj
Chief, LegiElation Division
Office of Legislative Liaison
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SUBJECT: Signing By the President of the Intelligence
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986
1. For your information, on Wednesday, December 4, 1985,
the President signed into law the "Intelligence Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 1986". Attached is a copy of the signing
statement.
2. The Act has been designated as Public Law No.
99-169.
3. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release December 4, 1985
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 2419, the
"Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1986." This
Act represents another positive step in our efforts to
revitalize America's intelligence capabilities, and to protect
our nation from hostile intelligence'threats, particularly
those of the Soviet Union and its surrogates. It is essential
that we authorize sufficient appropriations and provide
adequate authorities to enable our intelligence agencies to
undertake effectively their vital mission. With this Act,
the Congress has provided the basis for ensuring that the
intelligence community is equipped to deal with the
increasingly complex and diverse challenges facing it.
The congressional vote of support for the Unified
Nicaraguan Opposition (UNO) reflected in this legislation is a
recognition of the threat the repressive Sandinista regime in
Managua poses to all the peoples of Central America.
H.R. 2419 demonstrates our resolve to support the brave men
and women of the Nicaraguan resistance in the crucial campaign
to achieve a democratic outcome in Nicaragua. Although the
Congress did not authorize the full program requested by the
Administration to support the democratic forces in Nicaragua
and to facilitate the reconciliation of the Nicaraguan people,
the legislation is a positive step and furthers important
United States policy objectives in this vital region.
I am disappointed that H.R. 2419 is used as a vehicle to
amend the National Security Act of 1947 and mandates reporting
requirements that are best left to working arrangements and
guidelines agreed to by the Congress and the Director of
Central Intelligence. Despite my disappointment, I believe,
on the whole, that this legislation represents a positive step
toward fulfilling our commitment to strengthen our
intelligence capabilities.
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OLL85-3617
21 November 1985
MEMORDANDUM FOR: See Distribution
FROM:
STAT Chief, Legislation Division
Office of Legislative Liaison
SUBJECT: Enrolled Bill Letter on FY-86 Intelligence
Authorization Act
1. Attached for your review and comment is an enrolled
bill letter on H.R. 2419, the FY-86 Intelligence Authorization
Act, setting forth the Director of Central Intelligence's (DCI)
views on this legislation. While several reservations are
expressed in the letter concerning certain of the provisions
contained in the bill, the DCI recommends the President's
approval of this legislation and has attached a short signing
statement for the President's use in this regard.
2. Given the fact that the House has already approved the
Conference Report on H.R. 2419 and the Senate is expected to do
so sometime today, the Office of Management and Budget has
requested our views on the bill no later than noon Monday,
25 November 1985. For this reason, I would appreciate
receiving your views on the attached letter no later than the
close of business, Friday, 22 November 1985. Your cooperation
is very much appreciated. -
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1 - Department of Justice (Jack Perkins)
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