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THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release April 30, 1999

April 30, 1999

MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATE

SUBJECT: FY 1999 Emergency Refugee Admissions Consultations

Relating to Kosovars

In accordance with section 207(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157(b)), you are authorized to consult with the appropriate committees of the Congress concerning the authorization of 20,000 emergency refugee admissions during FY 1999, which would be allocated to Europe for the purpose of admitting Kosovar refugees to the United States.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON

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