For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 16, 2001

Presidential Letter
Text of a Letter from the President To the Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House Committees on International Relations and Appropriations and the Senate Committees On Foreign Relations and Appropriations
July 16, 2001

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

Pursuant to subsection 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 the suspension for 6 months beyond August 1, 2001, 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

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