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A pivotal point in the assertion revolves around the importance of the president's signature as a marker of democratic engagement. Traditionally, the president’s signature has been required for significant actions, including issuing pardons, signing bills into law, or executing executive orders. The act of signing is not merely bureaucratic; it serves as a definitive assertion of authority and a communicative act reflecting the president's endorsement of policy matters.

## The Autopen and Its Implications