[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992, Book I)]
[March 31, 1992]
[Pages 521-522]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Message to the Congress on Trade With Hungary and Czechoslovakia

March 31, 1992
To the Congress of the United States:
    In June 1991 I determined and reported to the Congress that Hungary 
continues to meet the emigration criteria of the Jackson-Vanik amendment 
to, and section 409 of, the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2432 and 2439). 
In October 1991 I determined and reported to the Congress that 
Czechoslova-

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kia also meets the emigration criteria contained in title IV of the 
Trade Act of 1974. These determinations allowed for the continuation of 
most favored nation (MFN) status for Hungary and Czechoslovakia without 
the requirement of an annual waiver.
    As required by law, I am submitting an updated formal report to the 
Congress concerning emigration laws and policies of the Republic of 
Hungary and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic. You will find that 
the report indicates continued Hungarian and Czechoslovak compliance 
with U.S. and international standards in the areas of emigration and 
human rights policy.
    The Administration is taking steps to exercise the authority 
provided me in section 2 of Public Law 102-182 to terminate the 
application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to Czechoslovakia and 
Hungary.

                                                             George Bush

The White House,
March 31, 1992.

                    Note: This message was released by the Office of the 
                        Press Secretary on April 1.