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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release October 28, 1998

October 27, 1998

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE

SUBJECT: Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions

In Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma

Pursuant to the requirements set forth under the heading "Policy Toward Burma" in section 570(d) of the FY 97 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, as contained in the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act (Public Law 104-208), a report is required every 6 months following enactment concerning:

(1) progress toward democratization in Burma;

(2) progress on improving the quality of life of the Burmese

         people, including progress on market reforms, living 
         standards, labor standards, use of forced labor in the 
         tourism industry, and environmental quality; and

(3) progress made in developing a comprehensive, multilateral

         strategy to bring democracy to, and improve human rights
         practices and the quality of life in Burma, including the
         development of a dialogue between the State Peace and 
         Development Council (SPDC) and democratic opposition groups 
         in Burma.

You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit the attached report fulfilling these requirements to the appropriate committees of the Congress and to arrange for publication of this memorandum in the Federal Register.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON

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