    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 18, 1997]
    [Pages 985-986]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress on Most-Favored-Nation Trade Status for Mongolia
    July 18, 1997

    To the Congress of the United States:
        On September 4, 1996, I determined and reported to the Congress that
    Mongolia is in full compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria
    of sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. This action allowed
    for the continuation

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    of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Mongolia and certain other
    activities without the requirement of an annual waiver.
        As required by law, I am submitting an updated report to the
    Congress concerning the emigration laws and policies of Mongolia. You
    will find that the report indicates continued Mongolian compliance with
    U.S. and international standards in the area of emigration.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    July 18, 1997.

    Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    July 21.