[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.