[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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REPORT CONCERNING EMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES OF ALBANIA--MESSAGE FROM 
        THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 106-16)

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Biggert) laid before the House the 
following message from the President of the United States; which was 
read and, together with the accompanying papers, without objection, 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.

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 paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of 
subsection 402(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, or paragraph (1), (2), or 
(3) of subsection 409(a) that act. That action allowed for the 
continuation of normal trade relations 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, February 2, 1999.

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