CLINTON LETTER TO CONGRESS ON MONGOLIA MFN REQUIREMENT

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USIS Washington File

21 January 1998

TEXT: CLINTON LETTER TO CONGRESS ON MONGOLIA MFN REQUIREMENT

(Mongolia emigration policy complies with U.S. law) (260)

Washington -- President Clinton sent a letter to the Speaker of the
U.S. House of Representatives and the President of the U.S. Senate
January 20 determining that Mongolia was not in violation of the
freedom of emigration criteria of sections 402 and 409 of the Trade
Act of 1974.

This determination is required under U.S. law for the continuation of
most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Mongolia and certain other
activities without the requirement of an annual waiver.

Following is the text of the President's letter:

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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

January 21, 1998

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

January 20, 1998

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

On September 4, 1996, I determined and reported to the Congress that
Mongolia was not in violation of the freedom of emigration criteria of
sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. This action allowed for
the continuation of most-favored-nation status for Mongolia and
certain other activities without the requirement of an annual waiver.

As required by law, I am submitting an updated report to the Congress
concerning the emigration laws and policies of Mongolia. The report
indicates continued Mongolian compliance with U.S. and international
standards in the area of emigration.

Sincerely,

WILLIAM J. CLINTON

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