X02-11219. Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma

[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 244 (Thursday, December 19, 2002)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Page 77645]
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Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 244 / Thursday, December 19, 2002 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Presidential Determination No. 03-07 of December 11, 
                2002

                
Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in 
                Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma

                Memorandum for the Secretary of State

                Pursuant to the requirements set forth under the 
                heading ``Policy toward Burma'' in section 570(d) of 
                the Fiscal Year 1997 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 tourism 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 and democratic opposition groups in Burma.

                I understand the attached report was not forwarded due 
                to an administrative error.

                You are hereby authorized and directed now to transmit 
                the attached report fulfilling the above-stated 
                requirements to the appropriate committees of the 
                Congress and to arrange for its publication in the 
                Federal Register.

                    (Presidential Sig.)B

                THE WHITE HOUSE,

                    Washington, December 11, 2002.

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