    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [July 19, 1999]
    [Pages 1254-1255]
    [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
    July 19, 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

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    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 the freedom-of-emigration criteria in
    sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. 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,

    July 19, 1999.