[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 19 (Wednesday, February 3, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1135]
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 RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT--PM 2

  Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 6, 1999, 
the Secretary of the Senate, on February 2, 1999, during the 
adjournment of the Senate, received the 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 the 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 paragraphs (1), (2), or 
(3) of subsection 409(a) of 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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