    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [February 2, 1999]
    [Pages 148-149]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the Emigration Policies
    and Trade Status of Albania
    February 2, 1999

    To the Congress of the United States:
        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 is not in violation of paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of subsection
    402(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, or paragraphs (1), (2), or (3) of
    subsection 409(a)

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    of that act. That action allowed for the continuation of normal trade
    relations 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.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    February 2, 1999.