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PUBLIC LAW 98-43—JUNE 27, 1983 97 STAT. 215 UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN LEBANON SEC. 4. (a) The President shall obtain statutory authorization from the Congress with respect to any substantial expansion in the number or role in Lebanon of United States Armed Forces, includ- ing any introduction of United States Armed Forces into Lebanon in conjunction with agreements providing for the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Lebanon and for the creation of a new multina- tional peace-keeping force in Lebanon. (b) Nothing in this section is intended to modify, limit, or suspend any of the standards and procedures prescribed by the War Powers Resolution of 1973. so usc i54i note. Approved June 27, 1983. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 639 (H.R. 2532): HOUSE REPORT No. 98-208 accompanying H.R. 2532 (Comm. on Foreign Affairs). SENATE REPORT No. 98 -72 (Comm. on Foreign Relations). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 129 (1983): May 20, considered and passed Senate. June 1, 2, considered and passed House, amended. June 15, Senate concurred in House amendment. WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 19, No. 26 (1983): June 27, Presidential statement.