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Subject: Text of Clinton Memorandum on U.S. Policy in Burma 

Text of Clinton Memorandum on U.S. Policy in Burma 
U.S. Newswire 
27 Oct 12:12 
Text of Clinton Memorandum on U.S. Policy in Burma 
To: National Desk 
Contact: White House Press Office, 202-456-2100 

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was 
released today by the White House: 

October 27, 1999 

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 tourist 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 this requirement 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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/U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/ 
10/27 12:12 
  

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