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restriction.
    Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United 
States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the 
Constitution and the laws of the United States, including but not 
limited to sections 203 and 604 of the Trade Act, and section 301 of 
title 3, United States Code, do proclaim that:
    (1) In order to establish quantitative limitations for wheat gluten 
classified in HTS subheadings 1109.00.10 and 1109.00.90, subchapter III 
of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this 
proclamation.
    (2) Wheat gluten that is the product of Canada, of Mexico, of 
Israel, of beneficiary countries under the CBERA and the ATPA, and of 
developing countries listed in general note 4(a) to the HTS shall be 
excluded from the quantitative limitations established by this 
proclamation, and such imports shall not be counted toward such 
limitations for any quota period created herein.
    (3) In the event that a quota quantity established by this 
proclamation and allocated to a country or to ``other countries'' is 
significantly underutilized, the United States Trade Representative is 
authorized to reallocate all or part of the unfilled portion of such 
quota quantity to any other country or countries and, upon publication 
of notice in the Federal Register, to modify the HTS provisions created 
by the Annex to this proclamation to reflect any such reallocation.
    (4) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive orders 
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are 
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
    (5) The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation, 
including the Annex hereto, shall be effective with respect to goods 
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 
a.m. EDT on June 1, 1998, and shall continue in effect as provided in 
the Annex to this proclamation, unless such actions are earlier 
expressly modified or terminated.
    In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day 
of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight, and 
of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 
twenty-second.
                                            William J. Clinton

[Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 8:45 a.m., June 2, 1998]

Note: This proclamation was published in the Federal Register on June 3. 
This proclamation was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
June 1.


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Monday, June 8, 1998
 
Volume 34--Number 23
Pages 1003-1056
 
Week Ending Friday, June 5, 1998
 
Memorandum on Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Wheat Gluten

May 30, 1998

Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary of 
Agriculture, the United States Trade Representative

Subject: Action Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974 Concerning 
Wheat Gluten

    On March 18, 1998, the United States International Trade Commission 
(USITC) submitted to me a report that contained: (1) a determination 
pursuant to section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2252) (the 
``Trade Act'') that imports of wheat gluten

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are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities 
as to be a substantial cause of serious injury to the domestic industry; 
and (2) negative findings made pursuant to section 311(a) of the North 
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (the ``NAFTA 
Implementation Act'') (19 U.S.C. 3371(a)) with respect to imports of 
wheat gluten from Canada and Mexico.
    After considering all relevant aspects of the investigation, 
including the factors set forth in section 203(a)(2) of the Trade Act 
(19 U.S.C. 2253), I have implemented actions of a type described in 
section 203(a)(3). Specifically, I have determined that the most 
appropriate action is a quantitative limitation on imports of wheat 
gluten. I have proclaimed such action for a period of approximately 3 
years in order to provide time for the domestic industry to implement an 
adjustment plan that will facilitate its positive adjustment to import 
competition. I have set the quantitative limitation at an amount equal 
to 126.812 million pounds in the first year, an amount which represents 
total average imports in the crop years ending June 30, 1993, through 
June 30, 1995. This amount will increase by six percent annually for the 
duration of the relief period. I believe that this amount is the relief 
necessary to remedy the serious injury and to promote positive 
adjustment. The quota is allocated based on average import shares in the 
period covered by the crop years ending June 30, 1993, through June 30, 
1995. Shares of countries excluded from the quota are assigned on a pro 
rata basis to

countries subject to the quota. To ensure that the quota is substantially 
filled, I have authorized the United States Trade Representative to 
reallocate any significant unused quota allocations. I considered taking 
other forms of action, such as increasing tariffs on imports of wheat 
gluten, and have determined that action in such forms would not, in light 
of the nature of trade in wheat gluten, meet the goals of remedying serious 
injury and facilitating industry adjustment.

    I agree with the USITC's findings under section 311(a) of the NAFTA 
Implementation Act, and therefore determine, pursuant to section 312(a) 
of the NAFTA Implementation Act, that imports of wheat gluten produced 
in Canada do not contribute importantly to the serious injury caused by 
imports and that imports of wheat gluten produced in Mexico do not 
account for a substantial share of total imports of such wheat gluten. 
Therefore, pursuant to section 312(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act, 
the quantitative limitation will not apply to imports of wheat gluten 
from Canada or Mexico. Similarly, the limitation will not apply to 
imports of wheat gluten from Israel, and beneficiary countries under the 
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) and the Andean Trade 
Preference Act (ATPA), in light of the USITC's statement that its 
recommendation does not apply to imports from those countries. Moreover, 
other developing countries that have accounted for a minor share of 
wheat gluten imports are excluded from the quantitative limitation.
    As an additional means of arriving at a long-term solution to this 
trade issue, I have directed the United States Trade Representative, 
with the assistance of the Secretary of Agriculture, to seek to initiate 
international negotiations to address the underlying cause of the 
increase in imports of the article or otherwise to alleviate the injury 
found to exist.
    I have determined that the actions described above will facilitate 
efforts by the domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import 
competition and provide greater economic and social benefits than costs. 
This action provides the domestic industry with necessary temporary 
relief from increased import competition, while also assuring our 
trading partners significant continued access to the United States 
market.
    I also note that, pursuant to section 204 of the Trade Act, the 
USITC will monitor developments with respect to the domestic industry, 
including progress and specific efforts made by workers and firms in the 
domestic industry to make a positive adjustment to import competition, 
and will provide to me and to the Congress a report of its monitoring no 
later than the date that is the midpoint of the period the action is in 
effect.

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    The United States Trade Representative is authorized and directed to 
publish this determination in the Federal Register.
                                            William J. Clinton

Note: This memorandum was released by the Office of the Press Secretary 
on June 1.


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Monday, June 8, 1998
 
Volume 34--Number 23
Pages 1003-1056
 
Week Ending Friday, June 5, 1998
 
Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the Proclamation and 
Memorandum on an Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Wheat Gluten

May 30, 1998

Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)

    Pursuant to section 203(b)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, I am 
transmitting to you copies of my proclamation and memorandum describing 
the action I have taken, and the reasons therefor, under section 
203(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 concerning wheat gluten.
    Sincerely,
                                            William J. Clinton

Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House 
of Representatives, and Albert Gore, Jr., President of the Senate. This 
letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on June 1.


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Monday, June 8, 1998
 
Volume 34--Number 23
Pages 1003-1056
 
Week Ending Friday, June 5, 1998
 
Joint Statement on the Visit of His Highness Shaikh Essa Bin Salman Al-
Khalifa, the Amir of the State of Bahrain

June 1, 1998

    President Clinton received His Highness Shaikh Essa Bin Salman Al-
Khalifa, the Amir of the State of Bahrain at the White House on June 1, 
1998. The Amir's visit reflects the close and long-standing relationship 
between the State of Bahrain and the United States of America as well as 
the commitment of both governments to high-level consultations on a 
broad range of issues of mutual interest.
    The President and the Amir discussed the deep and enduring ties 
between their two nations, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the 
U.S. Navy's relationship with Bahrain and the one hundredth anniversary 
of the American hospital in Bahrain. The President recognized the United 
States' historic friendship with Bahrain and underscored our commitment 
to build on this strong foundation of partnership by continuing this 
close relationship into the twenty-first century.
    The two parties discussed issues of mutual concern, focusing 
particularly on their shared commitment to peace, security and stability 
in the Middle East. Both His Highness and the President pledged to 
continue their close cooperation in pursuit of a just, comprehensive and 
lasting peace in the Middle East based on Security Council Resolutions 
242 and 338 and the principle of land for peace. The President reviewed 
America's ongoing efforts to reinvigorate the peace process. Bahrain 
expressed its respect and appreciation for these efforts. Both sides 
agreed that the best way to achieve the peace so greatly desired is by 
the full implementation of each side's obligations under the Oslo and 
Washington Accords. The two sides recognized the importance of resuming 
negotiations on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks as soon as possible and 
expressed their support for the implementation of Resolutions 425 and 
426.
    The President and the Amir discussed the situation in the Gulf, 
affirming their shared commitment to upholding regional security in the 
face of external threats. Both sides recognized the importance of stable 
boundaries between states, and emphasized the need to resolve the 
outstanding territorial disputes throughout the region by peaceful and 
legitimate means acceptable to the parties.
    The United States and Bahrain call upon Iraq to fully implement all 
Security Council resolutions including full disclosure of its Weapons of 
Mass Destruction. As members of the Security Council, Bahrain and the 
United States continue to support the mission and functioning of the UN 
Special Commission (UNSCOM). Both governments expressed great sympathy 
for the Iraqi people and call upon Iraq to comply fully with all United 
Nations Security Council Resolutions. The two sides agreed that UN 
Security Council Resolutions must be enforced and made clear that the 
Iraqi government bears sole responsibility for the misery of the Iraqi

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people. They welcomed the adoption of Resolution 1153 to expand 
humanitarian assistance and to alleviate the suffering of the Iraqi 
people.
    The two sides reviewed with interest recent developments regarding 
Iranian policy and welcomed the emerging moderate tone in Iran's 
statements. They looked forward to seeing Iranian substantive policies 
consistent with these statements and conducive to the improvement of 
Iran's relations with neighboring states and with the international 
community. They agreed that Iran's continuing commitment to the 
principle of non-interference in the affairs of neighboring states will 
reflect on Tehran's interest in promoting peace and security in the 
region.
    President Clinton and His Highness reviewed international economic 
developments and agreed to continue their close consultations on means 
to improve opportunities for trade and investment in the region. The 
United States recognized the potential of Bahrain's economy due to its 
highly developed infrastructure and suitable environment for investment 
opportunities. They agreed to capitalize on the opportunities presented 
by the United States Economic Dialogue with the Gulf Cooperation Council 
to advance progress and prosperity throughout the region.
    The United States and Bahrain expressed their concern at the 
increased risk of a nuclear arms race escalating and urged India, 
Pakistan and other non-signatory countries to accede to the 
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Non-Proliferation 
Treaty (NPT) without conditions. The United States and Bahrain also call 
on the Governments of India and Pakistan to announce a moratorium on 
future tests and experimentation on delivery systems. The Amir expressed 
his appreciation for the warm welcome and gracious hospitality accorded 
to him and to his accompanying delegation by President Clinton during 
the visit. The President conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of 
the American people to the citizens of Bahrain and wished His Highness 
good health and long life. His Highness the Amir extended an invitation 
to President Clinton to pay an official visit to the State of Bahrain.

Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of 
this joint statement.


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