White House Press Release
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
January 16, 2002

President Bush: Letter Regarding Title III of Cuban Liberty, Democratic Solidarity Act

Text of a Letter from the President to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations, the House Committee on International Relations, and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

January 16, 2002

Dear Mr. Chairman: (Dear Representative:) (Dear Senator:)

Pursuant to section 306(c)(2) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-114), (the "Act"), I hereby determine and report to the Congress that suspension for 6 months beyond February 1, 2002, of the right to bring an action under title III of the Act is necessary to the national interests of the United States and will expedite a transition to democracy in Cuba.

Sincerely,

GEORGE W. BUSH

Released on January 23, 2002

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