[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 44, Number 12 (Monday, March 31, 2008)]
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Memorandum on Assignment of Functions Under Section 1821(c) of the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

March 28, 2008

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Subject: Assignment of Functions Under Section 1821(c) of the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007

    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 functions of the 
President under section 1821(c) of the Implementing Recommendations of 
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53).
    In the performance of your responsibility under this memorandum, you 
shall, as appropriate, consult the heads of other departments and 
agencies.
    You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the 
Federal Register.
                                                George W. Bush