Executive Order 12968—Access to Classified Information , August 7 , 1995
August 7, 1995
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From the document: "The national interest requires that certain information be maintained in confidence through a system of classification in order to protect our citizens, our democratic institutions, and our participation within the community of nations. The unauthorized disclosure of information classified in the national interest can cause irreparable damage to the national security and loss of human life."
Authors - Clinton, William JRelated Resources