[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 96 (Friday, July 17, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S8480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




REPORT CONCERNING THE EMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES OF ALBANIA--MESSAGE 
                       FROM THE PRESIDENT--PM 145

  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:
  I am submitting an updated report to the Congress concerning the 
emigration laws and policies of Albania. The report indicates continued 
Albanian compliance with U.S. and international standards in the area 
of emigration. In fact, Albania has imposed no emigration restrictions, 
including exit visa requirements, on its population since 1991.
  On December 5, 1997, I determined and reported to the Congress that 
Albania is not in violation of the freedom of emigration criteria of 
sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. That action allowed for 
the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Albania and 
certain other activities without the requirement of an annual waiver. 
This semiannual report is submitted as required by law pursuant to the 
determination of December 5, 1997.
                                                  William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, July 16, 1998.

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