    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [February 9, 2000]
    [Pages 216-217]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the Extension of Normal
    Trade Relations Status for Albania
    February 9, 2000

    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.

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        On December 5, 1997, I determined and reported to the Congress that
    Albania was 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) of that Act. That action allowed for the
    continuation of normal trade relations (NTR) 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 9, 2000.