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Text of Clinton Memorandum on U.S.
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- Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 20:24:00
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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