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Defense:  Assistance

Agreement amending the agreement of May 30, 1974 and June 30, 1975.  Effected by exchange of notes at Lisbon December 23, 2004 and January 19, 2005; entered into force January 19, 2005.

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U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future