    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1998, Book I)]
    [January 21, 1998]
    [Page 106]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on the Emigration
    Policies and Trade Status of Albania
    January 21, 1998

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        I am submitting an updated report to the Congress concerning the
    emigration laws and policies of Albania. The report indicates continued
    Albanian compliance with 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 was in full compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria
    of sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. That action allowed
    for the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) 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.
        Sincerely,

                                                                Bill Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Albert Gore, Jr., President of the Senate. This
    letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on January 22.