[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 35, Number 45 (Monday, November 15, 1999)]
[Page 2366]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Signing a Proclamation To Expand Sanctions Against the 
Milosevic Regime in Serbia

November 12, 1999

    Today I signed a proclamation that will significantly expand the 
visa sanctions we impose on those who support the Milosevic regime in 
Serbia. The Secretary of State will now have greater flexibility to deny 
visas to a broad range of Milosevic's key supporters, who are 
obstructing democracy, suppressing freedom of speech, and financially 
supporting the regime. Family members, relatives, and close associates 
of those on the list may also be excluded.
    This proclamation sends a clear message to those propping up the 
Milosevic regime that Serbia faces a clear choice: It can take its 
rightful place in a prosperous democratic Europe or sink further into 
isolation and economic decline under a dictator who has betrayed the 
best interests of the Serbian people. And if it chooses the latter path, 
those responsible will not be able to escape the consequences of their 
actions by leaving their country.
    In this and other ways, we and our European allies are determined to 
support the Serbian opposition in its effort to bring true democracy to 
Serbia.