    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [February 6, 1999]
    [Page 178]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Assistance to Jordan
    February 6, 1999

        At this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers, as well as those of
    all Americans, are with His Majesty King Hussein, his family, and the people of Jordan. The United States
    stands by Jordan and is determined to do all that it can to support and
    strengthen it.
        Next week I will ask Congress promptly to provide the $300 million
    in supplemental bilateral assistance to Jordan that was promised as part
    of the Wye agreement.
        The United States is working with the international community to
    mobilize additional resources to help Jordan maintain its economic
    stability. We are consulting with key allies, including our G-7 partners
    and the Gulf States, on further steps to support Jordan.
        The International Monetary Fund will play a leading role in
    marshaling international support for Jordan. Substantial resources can
    be mobilized quickly under a new IMF program with expedited procedures.
        The World Bank also is preparing to provide additional support for
    Jordan's economic reform program.
        In addition, the United States will support substantial rescheduling
    of Jordan's obligations to bilateral creditors through the Paris Club on
    the basis of an IMF program.
        These initiatives by the international community, combined with U.S.
    direct bilateral assistance, will provide substantial resources in
    support of Jordanian economic stability and growth.