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Duffey, Michael P. EOP/OMB (b) (6)
7/25/2019 3:03:40 PM
David.Norquist(b) (6) McCusker, Elaine A HON OSD OUSD C (US) [/O=EASF/OU=EXCHANGE ADMINISTRATIVE
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Sandy, Mark S. EOP/OMB (b) (6)
Ukraine Foreign Assistance

David/Elaine/Eric:
Based on guidance I have received and in light of the Administration's plan to review assistance to Ukraine, including the
Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, please hold off on any additional DoD obligations of these funds, pending direction
from that process. I understand that DOD will continue its planning and casework during this period and that this brief
pause in obligations will not preclude DO D's timely execution of the final policy direction.
We intend to formalize the pause with an apportionment footnote to be provided later today.
Given the sensitive nature of the request, I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to
know to execute the direction. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mike
Mike Duffey
Associate Director for National Security Programs
Office of Management and Budget
The White House

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