[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book I)]
[January 28, 1997]
[Page 89]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Report Entitled
``Support for a Democratic Transition in Cuba''
January 28, 1997

Dear Mr. Chairman:
    Pursuant to section 202(g) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic 
Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114), I hereby 
transmit to you a report concerning assistance to a free and independent 
Cuba, entitled ``Support for a Democratic Transition in Cuba.''
    The report includes an addendum of indicative roles for various 
agencies of the United States Government. This is for internal United 
States Government use and is not intended for publication. The remainder 
of the report will be translated into Spanish to be communicated to the 
Cuban people pursuant to section 202(f) of the Act.
        Sincerely,

                                                      William J. Clinton

Note: Identical letters were sent to Jesse Helms, chairman, Senate 
Committee on Foreign Relations; Ted Stevens, chairman, Senate Committee 
on Appropriations; Benjamin A. Gilman, chairman, House Committee on 
International Relations; and Robert L. Livingston, chairman, House 
Committee on Appropriations.