[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000-2001, Book III)]
[October 12, 2000]
[Pages C-1-C-7]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]




             Administration of William J. Clinton, 2000-2001
Document Categories List

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Addresses to the Nation

    Christmas greetings--2781
    Farewell address--2952

Addresses and Remarks

    See also Addresses to the Nation; Appointments and Nominations; Bill 
        Signings; Bill Vetoes; Interviews With the News Media; Meetings 
        With Foreign Leaders and International Officials
    AFL-CIO, building rededication--2846
    African-Americans
        Community leaders--2342
        Religious and community leaders in New York City--2397
        Religious leaders, reception--2383
    Air Traffic Organization, establishment--2649
    Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, VA--2369
    APEC Business Advisory Council, question-and-answer session in 
        Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei--2532
    Arkansas State Legislature in Little Rock--2933
    Armed Forces tribute to the President in Arlington, VA--2829
    Arts and humanities awards
        Dinner--2755
        Presentation--2744
    Baucus, Max, luncheon--2881
    Bellevue, NE, arrival at Offutt Air Force Base--2662
    Brady Handgun and Violence Prevention Act, anniversary--2594
    Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000, 
        celebrating enactment--2820
    Bronx County Democratic Committee, rally in New York City--2459
    Cabinet meeting--2583
    California Democratic Party and Coordinated Campaign, reception in 
        Los Angeles, CA--2424
    Cantwell, Maria, reception in Seattle, WA--2188
    Capital Area Food Bank--2574
    Carnahan, Mel, memorial service in Jefferson City, MO--2232
    Carson, Julia, rally in Indianapolis, IN--2252
    Chernobyl nuclear powerplant shutdown, videotaped remarks--2714
    Chicago, IL
        James Ward Elementary School--2866
        Overflow crowd--2875
        People--2872
        Private party--2875
    Childhood immunization initiative--2678
    Christmas
        ``Christmas in Washington''--2670
        National Christmas Tree, lighting ceremony--2682
    Clinton, Hillary Rodham
        Birthday tribute in New York City--2329
        Brunch in Johnson City, NY--2257
        Dinner in Hempstead, NY--2266
        Receptions
            Alexandria Bay, NY--2261
            East Norwalk, CT--2226
            Flushing, NY--2290
            Indianapolis, IN--2247
            New York City--2271
        Swearing-in as Senator--2818
        Tribute in New York City--2836
    Democratic caucus--2220
    Democratic National Committee
        Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council, dinner--2413
        Staff--2858
    Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, dinner in Boston, MA--2243
    Denver, CO
        Coordinated and State Senate Democratic Fund--2182
        Job access initiative--2178
    Dooley, Calvin M., reception in Beverly Hills, CA--2433
    Dover, NH, community--2885
    Drunk driving standard, national establishment--2279
    Dunn, Donald, reception--2312
    Economic report for 2001--2904
    Education, legislative agenda--2303
    Egypt, Middle East peace summit in Sharm al-Sheikh
        Conclusion--2209
        Opening of plenary session--2207
    Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Human Rights, presentation--2616
    Federal Budget
        Agriculture appropriations legislation--2355
        Breakdown in negotiations with Congress--2374
        Negotiations for FY 2001--2314
        Projections--2805
    Forests, action to preserve America's--2827
    Foundry United Methodist Church--2834
    Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, statue unveiling--2878
    Friends of Jane Harman, reception in Beverly Hills, CA--2435
    G&P Foundation Angel Ball 2000 in New York City--2598
    Get out the vote rallies
        Los Angeles, CA--2424
        New York City--2462
        Oakland, CA--2441
        San Francisco, CA--2445
        San Jose, CA--2449
    Global Food for Education initiative, announcement--2803
    Hinchey, Maurice D., reception in Kingston, NY--2283
    Hunt, James B., Jr., tribute--2298
    Inslee, Jay, dinner in Seattle, WA--2198
    Internet address--2521
    Ireland, visit of President Clinton
        Community in Dundalk--2687
        Reception in Dublin--2686
    Israel Policy Forum, dinner in New York City--2838
    James Ward Elementary School in Chicago, IL--2866
    Jordan-United States trade agreement, signing--2307
    Kennedy Center Honors, reception--2607
    Law enforcement, metropolitan leaders, meeting--2584
    Legislative agenda--2314
    Little Rock, AR
        Arkansas civic leaders luncheon--2472
        Community--2943
    Locke, Gary
        Dinner in Seattle, WA--2198
        Reception in Seattle, WA--2191
    Louisville, KY, rally--2391
    Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday celebration--2917
    McAuliffe, Jack, memorial service in Syracuse, NY--2819
    Medal of Honor, presentation--2921
    Medical records privacy protection, issuance of final regulations--
        2750
    Meehan, Martin T., reception in Lowell, MA--2237
    Meeks, Gregory W., reception in New York City--2318
    Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI--2861
    Middle East
        Peace summit in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt--2207
        Situation--2165
    National Council of Negro Women, honoring Dorothy Height--2883
    National Italian American Foundation, dinner--2361
    National monuments, designation--2930
    New York Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee, reception in New 
        York City--2322
    Northeastern University in Boston, MA--2892
    Northern Ireland, people in Belfast--2691
    Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve, 
        establishment--2609
    Nebraska 2000, reception in Omaha--2663
    106th Congress--2422
    People for the American Way, reception--2308
    Pine Bluff, AR, community--2478
    Presidential Citizens Medal, presentation--2851
    Presidential election--2489
    Presidential Medal of Freedom, presentation ceremony--2616
    Presidential transition--2583
    President's Cup
        Dinner in Washington, DC--2215
        Opening ceremonies in Lake Manassas, VA--2218
    Radio addresses--2176, 
        2665
    Ramadan, videotaped remarks on observance--2577
    Ross, Mike, dinner--2175
    Ruff, Charles F.C., memorial service--2718
    Schipske, Gerrie, reception in Los Angeles, CA--2427
    School construction, legislative agenda--2303
    Shiloh Baptist Church--2365
    Special Olympics, dinner--2713
    Team Harmony Rally VII, teleconference remarks and question-and-
        answer session--2611
    Thanksgiving turkey, presentation ceremony--2573
    United Kingdom, University of Warwick in Coventry--2697
    U.S. Conference of Mayors--2924
    U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams, reception--2591
    U.S.S. Cole
        Explosion--2165
        Memorial service in Norfolk, VA--2216
    University of Nebraska in Kearney, NE--2653
    Veterans Day, ceremony in Arlington, VA--2523
    Vietnam, visit of President Clinton
        American Embassy community in Hanoi--2553
        Business community in Ho Chi Minh City--2560
        Business Forum reception in Ho Chi Minh City--2562
        Demining in Hanoi--2558
        Joint Task Force-Full Accounting excavation participants in Tein 
            Chau Village--2556
        State dinner in Hanoi--2555
        Vietnam National University in Hanoi--2547
    Westchester County Democratic Party, dinner in New Rochelle, NY--
        2295
    White House
        Conference on culture and diplomacy--2585
        ``Invitation to the White House'' reception--2589
        200th anniversary
            Commemoration--2404
            Dinner--2516
    William J. Clinton Presidential Library, unveiling of design--2666
    World AIDS Day--2602
    World War II memorial, groundbreaking ceremony--2526

Appointments and Nominations

    See also Digest (Appendix A); Nominations Submitted (Appendix B); 
        Checklist (Appendix C)
    Post-Presidency Transition Office, Chief of Staff, statement--2958
    U.S. Court of Appeals, judge, recess appointment, remarks--2783

Bill Signings

    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and 
        Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, statement--2359
    American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act, 
        statement--2214
    Assistance for International Malaria Control Act, statement--2788
    Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act of 2000, 
        statement--2306
    Child Citizenship Act of 2000, statement--2377
    Children's Health Act of 2000, statements--2211
    Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance, and Protection Act, 
        statement--2753
    Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2000, statement--
        2531
    Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 2001, statement--2770
    Debt relief for poor nations legislation, remarks--2483
    Department of Transportation and Related Appropriations Act, 2001, 
        statement--2281
    Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary, and Related 
        Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, statement--2766
    Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and 
        Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, remarks--2762
    Departments of Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and 
        Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, statement--2348
    Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 
        2000, statement--2382
    District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2001, statement--2578
    Douglass, Frederick, legislation establishing memorial and gardens, 
        statement--2552
    Energy Act of 2000, statements--2504
    Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2001, statement--
        2348
    Export Administration Act of 1979, reauthorization, statement--2529
    Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
        2001, statement--2379
    Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs 
        Appropriations Act, 2001, statement--2486
    FSC Repeal and Extraterritorial Income Exclusion Act of 2000, 
        statement--2547
    Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000, extension, statement--
        2408
    Indian Land Consolidation Act Amendments of 2000, statement--2489
    Inspector General Act of 1978, legislation to amend, statement--2409
    Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, statement--2787
    King, Martin Luther, Jr., legislation to provide plaque 
        commemorating ``I Have a Dream'' speech, statement--2348
    McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, legislation to rename, 
        statement--2382
    Microenterprise for Self-Reliance and International Anti-Corruption 
        Act of 2000, statement--2213
    Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education Act of 
        2000, statements--2579
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 
        2000, statement--2377
    National Birmingham Pledge Week, legislation establishing, 
        statement--2553
    National Marine Sanctuaries Amendments Act of 2000, statements--2530
    National Moment of Remembrance Act, statement--2811
    National Transportation Safety Board Amendments Act of 2000, 
        statement--2410
    Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, statement--2488
    Non-immigrant worker fee legislation, statement--2214
    Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000, statement--2528
    Omnibus Indian Advancement Act, statement--2788
    Presidential Transition Act of 2000, statement--2169
    Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, statement--2581
    Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of 2000, statements--2235
    Shark Finning Prohibition Act, statement--2782
    Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, legislation to rename, 
        statement--2382
    Technology Transfer Commercialization Act of 2000, statement--2406
    Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation 
        (TREAD) Act, statement--2407
    U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, legislation to permanently 
        authorize, statement--2169
    Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000, 
        statement--2408
    Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000, statement--2505
    Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2000, 
        statement--2407
    Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, 
        statement--2352
    Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act, statement--2378
    Water Resources Development Act of 2000, statement--2683

Bill Vetoes

    Bankruptcy reform legislation, memorandum of disapproval--2730
    Intelligence authorization legislation for fiscal year 2001, 
        message--2466
    Legislative branch, Treasury, and general appropriations legislation
        Remarks--2389
        Statement--2389

Communications to Congress

    See also Bill Vetoes
    African Growth and Opportunity Act, action to implement, letter--
        2728
    Apportionment population for each State, letter transmitting 
        statement--2827
    Armenian genocide, resolution, letter--2225
    Chemical Weapons Convention
        Letter reporting certification--2947
        Letter transmitting report--2947
    China, Trade and Development Agency activities funding, letter 
        transmitting report--2921
    Colombia, U.S. national emergency with respect to narcotics 
        traffickers, message--2225
    Counterdrug assistance to Colombia and neighboring countries, letter 
        transmitting report--2332
    Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, 
        review of title III, letter--2929
    Cyprus, letters transmitting reports--2488
    Department of Commerce appropriations legislation, letter--2334
    Department of Justice appropriations legislation, letter--2334
    Department of State appropriations legislation, letter--2334
    Department of Transportation, message transmitting reports--2219
    Digital computers, action on exports, letter reporting--2954
    Drug producing and transit countries, certification, letter--2410
    Eastern Bloc, normal trade relations status for certain former 
        states, letter transmitting report--2949
    Estonia-U.S. fishery agreement, letter transmitting--2948
    Export control regulations, U.S. national emergency, letter 
        transmitting report--2556
    Federal Government, employee locality-based comparability payments, 
        alternative plan, letter transmitting--2599
    Financing of terrorism, convention for suppression, message 
        transmitting--2168
    Generalized System of Preferences, letter--2605
    Haiti, letter transmitting report--2948
    Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission convention, message 
        transmitting protocol--2858
    Iran, U.S. national emergency
        Letter--2506
        Letter transmitting report--2507
    Iraq
        Compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions, 
            letter transmitting report--2219
        Humanitarian assistance and broadcasting, letter transmitting 
            report--2876
    Japanese whaling practices, letter--2812
    Jordan-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, message transmitting proposed 
        legislation--2833
    Kosovo
        International Security Force, U.S. Armed Forces deployment, 
            letter reporting--2727
        Peacekeeping operations, letter transmitting report--2769
    Libya, U.S. national emergency
        Letter--2826
        Letter transmitting report--2826
    Middle East peace process, U.S. national emergency
        Letter--2964
        Letter transmitting report--2963
    National Security Strategy of the United States, letter transmitting 
        report--2904
    Nuclear proliferation prevention, letter transmitting report--2950
    Railroad Retirement Board, message transmitting report--2215
    Russia, U.S. national emergency, letter transmitting report--2949
    Serbia and Montenegro, U.S. national emergency, letter transmitting 
        report--2754
    Sierra Leone, prohibition of importation of rough diamonds from, 
        letter--2962
    Sudan, U.S. national emergency
        Letter transmitting report--2556
        Message--2404
    Taliban, national emergency, letter transmitting report--2950
    Tax cut legislation, letters--2328
    United Nations
        Convention on safety of U.N. and associated personnel, message 
            transmitting--2818
        U.S. participation, letter transmitting report--2731
    U.S.S. Cole, deployment of U.S. forces in response to attack on, 
        letter reporting--2191
    Weapons of mass destruction, U.S. national emergency, letter 
        reporting--2507
    Yugoslavia
        Application to join Organization for Security and Cooperation in 
            Europe, letter--2520
        Lifting and modifying measures, letter--2960

Communications to Federal Agencies

    See also Presidential Documents Published in the Federal Register 
        (Appendix D)
    Electricity shortages in Western States, potential, memorandum--2815
    Equal employment opportunity complaint process, pilot program, 
        memorandum--2388
    Federal Government, preventive health services at workplace, 
        memorandum--2824
    Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
        2001, implementation of Section 1111, memorandum--2388
    Heating fuel distribution system, memorandum--2815
    Immigration and Nationality Act, delegation of authority, 
        memorandum--2920
    Immunization rates for children at risk, memorandum--2680
    Inter-Agency Task Force for Preparation for the World Conference 
        Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related 
        Intolerance, memorandum--2951
    Japanese-American internment sites, preservation, memorandum--2504
    Palestine Liberation Organization, statutory provisions, waiver and 
        certification, memorandum--2232
    Patient protections, provision through final regulations on internal 
        appeals and information disclosure, memorandum--2458
    Pipeline safety, memorandum--2454
    Puerto Rico, resolution of status, memorandum--2780
    Small businesses facing high energy costs, loans, memorandum--2816
    Wireless technology, memorandum--2171
    Youth, preparing for 21st century college and careers, memorandum--
        2173

Interviews With the News Media

    Exchanges with reporters
        Air Force One--2704
        Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei--2537
        Belfast, Northern Ireland--2690
        Bethesda, MD--2908
        Capital Area Food Bank--2574
        Dublin, Ireland--2684
        Greenleaf Senior Center--2915
        North Aylesbury, United Kingdom--2696
        San Franciso, CA--2448
        Thurmont, MD--2581
        White House--2314, 
            2678
    Interviews
        Advocate--2273
        American Urban Radio--2415
        Associated Press--2538
        CBS News--2732
        CBS Radio--2909
        CNN--2563
        Discovery Channel--2671
        KKBT-FM radio--2439
        New York Times--2789
        Radio Free Asia International--2569
        Reuters--2897
        Rolling Stone--2621
        Science magazine--2755
        Telemundo--2497
        ``Tom Joyner Morning Show''--2420
        Univision--2490
        WGN-TV--2877

Joint Statements

    Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina--2223
    European Union
        Africa, communicable diseases--2724
        Arms exports transparency--2721
        E-commerce, consumer confidence and alternative dispute 
            resolution--2722
        Southeast Europe--2725
        States' responsibilities--2721
    Singapore-U.S. Free Trade Agreement--2546

Letters and Messages

    See also Communications to Congress
    Christmas, message--2778
    Diwali, message--2327
    Eid Al-Fitr, message--2777
    Hanukkah, message--2769
    Israel, open letter to people--2958
    Kwanzaa, message--2778
    Palestinian people, open letter--2959

Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials

    See also Joint Statements
    Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina--2223
    Brunei, Prince Qawi--2532
    Canada, Prime Minister Chretien--2971
    China, President Jiang--2546
    Egypt, President Mubarak--2207
    European Union
        European Commission President Prodi--2719
        European Council President Chirac--2719
        European Council Secretary General Solana--2207
    Ireland
        President McAleese--2972
        Prime Minister Ahern--2684
    Israel, Prime Minister Barak--2209
    Japan, Prime Minister Mori--2545
    Jordan, King Abdullah II--2207
    Mexico, President Zedillo--2971
    Morocco, King Mohamed VI--2967
    Palestinian Authority, Chairman Arafat--2209
    Russia, President Putin--2537
    Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Abdullah--2967
    Singapore, Prime Minister Goh--2546
    South Korea, President Kim--2538
    United Kingdom
        Northern Ireland
            Deputy First Minister Mallon--2690
            First Minister Trimble--2690
        Prime Minister Blair--2967
        Queen Elizabeth II--2972
    United Nations, Secretary-General Annan--2207
    Vietnam
        Communist Party General Secretary Phieu--2971
        Minister of Trade Khoan--2558
        President Luong--2555
        Prime Minister Khai--2970
    Yemen, President Salih--2969

Resignations and Retirements

    Securities and Exchange Commission, Chairman, statement--2752
    White House, National Drug Control Policy Director, statement--2208

Statements by the President

    See also Bill Signings; Bill Vetoes; Joint Statements; Resignations 
        and Retirements
    African-American farmers, efforts to redress wrongs against--2965
    American Heritage Rivers initiative--2957
    Appliances, new energy efficiency standards--2951
    Arsenic, strengthening drinking water standard--2946
    Census 2000--2810
    Child care funding, need for congressional action--2620
    Child labor practices and sweatshops, action to eliminate--2927
    Child support enforcement efforts--2946
    Chile, comprehensive bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations--
        2593
    Commission on Workers, Communities, and Economic Change in the New 
        Economy, signing Executive order establishing--2348
    Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, John M. Shalikashvili's 
        report--2832
    Continuing appropriations legislation--2190
    Convention To Combat Desertification, ratification--2537
    Craters of the Moon National Monument, proclamation signing--2503
    Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, 
        review of title III--2929
    Deaths
        Brower, David--2487
        Carnahan, Mel--2211
        Damus, Robert G.--2598
        Gonzalez, Henry B.--2593
        Hermelin, David--2577
        Lindsay, John--2753
        Nelson, Lars-Erik--2573
        Nixon, Julian C.--2665
        Rabin, Leah--2528
        Robards, Jason--2787
        Ruff, Charles F.C.--2572
        Williams, Hosea--2552
    Department of Housing and Urban Development, management reform--2572
    Department of Labor, regulations on private health care plans--2572
    Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development 
        and independent agencies appropriations legislation--2167
    Deportation proceedings against Irish nationals, termination in 
        support of Northern Ireland peace process--2683
    Diesel emissions, action to reduce--2766
    Digital divide--2208
    E-commerce Working Group, final report--2928
    Ethiopia-Eritrea final peace agreement--2651
    Family and Medical Leave Act--2871
    Fatherhood, efforts to promote responsible--2956
    Federal budget, fiscal year 2001 agreement--2715
    Foreign operations appropriations legislation--2327
    Garza, Juan Raul, decision to stay execution--2651
    General Motors, hybrid vehicle fuel economy--2234
    Good Friday Agreement, opinion-editorial for Belfast Telegraph--2230
    Gray market cigarettes, International Trade Commission action 
        against--2714
    Hate crimes, proposed legislation--2167
    Homeownership rate, reaching Nation's highest--2331
    Indian tribal governments, consultation and coordination, Executive 
        order signing--2487
    Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 25th anniversary--2592
    Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea 
        Turtles--2166
    Interagency Task Force on Nonprofits and Government, report--2615
    International crime, action against--2715
    Irish Republican Army, decision on arms inspections--2326
    Judicial vacancies--2817
    Kashmir, action by India and Pakistan to reduce tensions--2753
    Kim Dae-jung, Nobel Peace Prize--2170
    Korean war incident at No Gun Ri--2892
    Landmines--2955
    Latino and immigrant fairness, proposed legislation--2325
    Legal issues, resolution--2954
    Legislative agenda--2499
    Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, releasing funds--2727
	
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    Middle East peace process, Sharm al-Sheikh agreement 
        implementation--2406
    National Conference for Community and Justice, faith leaders 
        initiative--2695
    National Disability Mentoring Day--2325
    National Drug Control Strategy, report--2825
    National Japanese-American Memorial, dedication--2503
    NATO foreign ministers meeting--2730
    North Korea, efforts to improve relations--2811
    Northern Ireland peace process--2716
    Nuclear weapons workers, Executive order on compensation--2652
    Older Americans Act, reauthorization--2326
    Pathways to College Network--2620
    Pipeline safety--2453
    Pope, Edmond
        Release--2712
        Russian President's decision to pardon--2670
    Reagan, Ronald, hip surgery--2909
    Rome Treaty on the International Criminal Court--2816
    School safety, annual report--2331
    Serbia, action to lift sanctions--2166
    Shalala, Donna E., appointment as president of University of Miami--
        2562
    Singapore Airlines aircraft tragedy--2406
    Sudan, bombing of civilians--2326
    Sunken state craft, U.S. policy to protect--2956
    Sweatshops and child labor practices, action to eliminate--2927
    Tobacco use and lung and bronchial cancer rates, study--2605
    Trade agreements, environmental review guidelines--2696
    2000 Monitoring the Future Survey--2712
    Unemployment rate--2453
    Uniform Crime Report--2206
    United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 
        reforms--2929
    Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, proclamation signing--2503
    Wireless technology--2170
    World Food Day, observance--2209
    Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of
        Admission into Stability Pact--2330
        Establishing formal diplomatic relations--2557