For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 16, 2003

Presidential Letter

January 16, 2003

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, 2003, 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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