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June 25, 2008 - 3:04 am - by Richard Fernandez
Alexis
2008-06-25 08:55:32

The Iranian government has a policy of counterfeiting American currency. Given the institutionalized nature of Iran’s counterfeiting activities, it would not seem unreasonable for Congress to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the express purpose of counterfeiting Iranian currency. (Under the Constitution, this is a congressional power, NOT a presidential power.)