For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 16, 2003
Presidential Letter
July 16, 2003
Dear Mr. Chairman:
(Dear Representative:)
(Dear Senator:)
Consistent with 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 August 1, 2003, of the right to bring 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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