    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book I)]
    [February 20, 1996]
    [Pages 305-306]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting the Report of the National
    Endowment for Democracy
    February 20, 1996

    To the Congress of the United States:
        Pursuant to the provisions of section 504(h) of Public Law 98-164,
    as amended (22 U.S.C. 4413(i)), I transmit herewith the 12th Annual
    Report of the National Endowment for Democracy, which covers fiscal year
    1995.
        As the report demonstrates, the National Endowment for Democracy
    remains at the forefront of our efforts to expand and consolidate
    democratic gains around the globe. The strong bipartisan support the
    Endowment continues to

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    receive reflects our Nation's steadfast commitment to the promotion of
    democracy.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    February 20, 1996.