[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
[October 26, 1999]
[Page 1885]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on Senate Action on Proposed Legislation To Provide Assistance 
to African Nations
October 26, 1999

    I applaud the strong, bipartisan vote in the Senate to move forward 
with consideration of the African growth and opportunity act. This 
historic legislation will help build a partnership that will strengthen 
economic and political ties, increase trade, and boost economic growth 
and opportunity in both the United States and Africa. It will strengthen 
the relationship between our Nation and a continent entering a new era 
of democracy and economic progress. I urge Congress to pass this 
legislation this year.