[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 17, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8011-S8012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 REPORT CONCERNING THE EMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF 
              BULGARIA--MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 161

  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 June 3, 1993, I determined and reported to the Congress that 
Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria 
and certain other activities without the requirement of a waiver.
  As required by law, I am submitting an updated report to the Congress 
concerning emigration laws and policies of

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the Republic of Bulgaria. The report indicates continued Bulgarian 
compliance with U.S. and international standards in the area of 
emigration policy.
                                                  William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, July 17, 1996.

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