[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 39 (Monday, October 2, 2000)]
[Page 2248]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Election in Yugoslavia

September 28, 2000

    The people of Yugoslavia have spoken loud and clear in support of 
democratic change.
    The opposition's claims to an absolute majority are backed up by 
certified results from the polling places. The Government's commission 
acted in secret and excluded the opposition. One of its top officials 
has resigned. The Serb Orthodox Church has recognized Mr. Kostunica as 
Yugoslavia's new President.
    It is time for Mr. Milosevic to heed the call of the Serb people, 
step down, and allow a peaceful democratic transition to take place.
    We have said before that as soon as a democratic government is in 
place, we will immediately take steps to remove economic sanctions and 
help Serbia with its transition.

Note: The statement referred to Yugoslav opposition candidate Vojislav 
Kostunica, and President Slobodan Milosevic of the Federal Republic of 
Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro).