[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 212 (Saturday, December 30, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H15658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONTINUED MOST-FAVORED-NATION STATUS FOR RUSSIAN FEDERATION--MESSAGE 
     FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 104-154)

  The SPEAKER laid before the House the following message from the 
President of the United States; which was read and, together with the 
accompanying papers, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and 
ordered to be printed:

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 U.S. and international standards in the area of emigration.
                                                  William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, December 29, 1995.

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