    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [April 30, 1999]
    [Page 663]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Memorandum on Emergency Refugee Admissions Consultations Relating to
    Kosovars
    April 30, 1999

    Memorandum for the Secretary of State

    Subject: FY 1999 Emergency Refugee Admissions Consultations Relating to
    Kosovars

        In accordance with section 207(b) of the Immigration and Nationality
    Act (8 U.S.C. 1157(b)), you are authorized to consult with the
    appropriate committees of the Congress concerning the authorization of
    20,000 emergency refugee admissions during FY 1999, which would be
    allocated to Europe for the purpose of admitting Kosovar refugees to the
    United States.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of
    this memorandum.