    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 35 (Monday, September 4, 2000)]
    [Pages 1955-1956]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Letter to Congressional Leaders on the Addition of Nigeria Under the
    Generalized System of Preferences

    August 24, 2000

    Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)

        I am writing to inform you of my intent to add Nigeria to the list
    of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of
    Preferences (GSP). The GSP program, which offers duty-free access to the
    U.S. market, was originally authorized by the Trade Act of 1974.
        I have carefully considered the criteria identified in sections 501
    and 502 of the Trade Act of 1974. In light of these criteria, I have
    determined that it is appropriate to extend GSP benefits to Nigeria.
        This notice is submitted in accordance with section 502(f)(1) of the
    Trade Act of 1974.
         Sincerely,
                                                William J. Clinton

     Note:  Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the
    House of Representatives, and Albert Gore, Jr., President of the Senate.
    This letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on August
    27.

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