THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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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