    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 43 (Monday, November 3, 2008)]
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    Memorandum on Assignment of Functions Under Section 1265 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181)

    October 31, 2008

    Memorandum for the Secretary of State

    Subject: Assignment of Functions Under Section 1265 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181)

        By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the
    Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of
    title 3, United States Code, I hereby assign to you the reporting
    function conferred upon the President by section 1265 of the National
    Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181).
        You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
    Federal Register.
                                                    George W. Bush