    [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]

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    Memorandum on the Report to Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and
    U.S. Policy Toward Burma
    May 12, 1999

    Memorandum for the Secretary of State

    Subject: Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S.
    Policy Toward Burma

        Pursuant to the requirements set forth under the heading ``Policy
    Toward Burma'' in section 570(d) of the FY 1997 Foreign Operations
    Appropriations Act, as contained in the Omnibus Consolidated
    Appropriations Act (Public Law 104-208), a report is required every 6
    months following enactment concerning:
        1) progress toward democratization in Burma;
        2) progress on improving the quality of life of the Burmese people,
    including progress on market reforms, living standards, labor standards,
    use of forced labor in the tourist industry, and environmental quality;
    and
        3) progress made in developing a comprehensive, multilateral
    strategy to bring democracy to and improve human rights practices and
    the quality of life in Burma, including the development of a dialogue
    between the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) and democratic
    opposition groups in Burma.
        You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit the report
    fulfilling these requirements to the appropriate committees of the
    Congress and to arrange for publication of this memorandum in the
    Federal Register.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: This memorandum was not received for publication in the Federal
    Register.