[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