Clinton Notice on Sudan

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was
released today by the White House: NOTICE
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CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO
SUDAN

On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, I declared a
national emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary
threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United
States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of
Sudan. By Executive Order 13067, I imposed trade sanctions on
Sudan and blocked Sudanese government assets. Because the
Government of Sudan has continued its activities hostile to United
States interests, the national emergency declared on November 3,
1997, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that
emergency must continue in effect beyond November 3, 1998.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing the national
emergency for 1 year with respect to Sudan.

This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and
transmitted to the Congress.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 27, 1998.

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Text of Clinton Letter on Sudan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /U.S. Newswire/ --
The following was released today by the White House:

TEXT OF A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

October 27, 1998
Dear Mr. Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)

Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C.
1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national
emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration,
the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the
Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect
beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I
have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal Register for
publication, stating that the Sudanese emergency is to continue in
effect beyond November 3, 1998.

The crisis between the United States and Sudan that led to the
declaration on November 3, 1997, of a national emergency has not
been resolved. The Government of Sudan continues to support
international terrorism and engage in human rights violations,
including the denial of religious freedom. Such Sudanese actions
pose a continuing unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security and foreign policy of the United States. For these reasons,
I have determined that it is necessary to maintain in force the broad
authorities necessary to apply economic pressure on the
Government of Sudan. 

Sincerely,
WILLIAM J. CLINTON

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