[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 211 (Friday, December 29, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S19306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   REPORT ON PROGRESS CONCERNING EMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES OF THE 
         RUSSIAN FEDERATION--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 105

  The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following message 
from the President of the United States, together with an accompanying 
report; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.

To the Congress of the United States:
  On September 21, 1994, I determined and reported to the Congress that 
the Russian Federation is in full compliance with the freedom of 
emigration criteria of sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. 
This action allowed for the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) 
status for Russia and certain other activities without the requirement 
of an annual waiver.
  As required by law, I am submitting an updated report to the Congress 
concerning the emigration laws and policies of the Russian Federation. 
You will find that the report indicates continued Russian compliance 
with the United States and international standards in the area of 
emigration.
                                                  William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, December 29, 1995.

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