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THE WHITE HOUSE

                     Office of the Press Secretary
                             (Oslo, Norway) 
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For Immediate Release                                   November 2, 1999

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

Today's vote is an important milestone in our effort to build a new economic relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa and deepen ties with our Caribbean and Central American neighbors. This legislation will help increase trade, enhance opportunity, and boost economic growth in America and nations in Africa, the Caribbean, and Central America. I urge the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible.

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