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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release January 22, 1998

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

January 21, 1998

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

I am submitting an updated report to the Congress concerning the emigration laws and policies of Albania. The report indicates continued Albanian compliance with U.S. and international standards in the area of emigration. In fact, Albania has imposed no emigration restrictions, including exit visa requirements, on its population since 1991.

On December 5, 1997, I determined and reported to the Congress that Albania was in full compliance with the freedom of emigration criteria of sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. That action allowed for the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Albania and certain other activities without the requirement of an annual waiver. This semiannual report is submitted as required by law pursuant to the determination of December 5, 1997.

Sincerely,

BILL CLINTON

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