    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [May 12, 1999]
    [Page 752]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Continued Operations of
    United States Forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    May 12, 1999

    To the Congress of the United States:
        Section 1203 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization
    Act For Fiscal Year 1999, Public Law 105-261 (the Act), requires
    submission of a report to the Congress whenever the President submits a
    request for funds for continued operations of U.S. forces in Bosnia and
    Herzegovina.
        In connection with my Administration's request for funds for FY
    2000, the attached report fulfills the requirements of section 1203 of
    the Act.
        I want to emphasize again my continued commitment to close
    consultation with the Congress on political and military matters
    concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina. I look forward to continuing to work
    with the Congress in the months ahead as we work to establish a lasting
    peace in the Balkans.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    May 12, 1999.