Proclamation 7312.

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114 STAT. 3311 Proclamation 7312 of May 22, 2000 National Maritime Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans have always looked to the sea as a source of prosperity and security. Bounded by two oceans and the Gulf of Mexico, with the Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway, scores of harbors, ports, and inlets, and thousands of miles of inland river shorelines, our Nation has been blessed with an unparalleled means of moving passengers and freight, protecting our freedom, and linking our citizens with the world.

Today, 95 percent of our imports and exports are moved by water—more than one billion metric tons of cargo—and our waterways currently handle 140 million passengers a year. Our domestic fleet is one of our most productive and cost-effective modes of transportation, moving 24 percent of the Nation’s cargo at less than 2 percent of America’s total freight cost. The men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine and the thousands of other workers in our Nation’s maritime industry have made immeasurable contributions to our economic strength. standard of living, and leadership in the global marketplace.

The U.S. Merchant Marine plays an equally important role in maintaining our national security. In times of conflict or crisis, the Armed Forces rely upon the Merchant Marine’s sealift capability to transport critically needed equipment and supplies. Time and again, American mariners have demonstrated their willingness and ability to meet often daunting challenges. From World War II to Korea to Vietnam, from Desert Storm to the Balkans and in numerous incidents in between, the U.S.

Merchant Marine has responded with courage, patriotism, and a steadfast devotion to duty. The 21st century will hold new challenges for our maritime industry, including an anticipated doubling of cargo and passenger traffic in the next two decades. If we are to meet those challenges, we must maintain a robust U.S.-flag fleet, crewed by American mariners. Last September, the Secretary of Transportation presented to the Congress a blueprint for modernizing our Marine Transportation System—the waterways, ports, railways, and roads that move people and goods to. from, and on the water.

We must build more and better ships, modernize our shipyards, create deeper ports for today’s ever larger containerships and ocean liners, and maintain a skilled maritime workforce. We must also ensure that local. State, and Federal agencies, the U.S. military, the maritime industry, shippers, labor unions, environmental groups, and other concerned organizations work in partnership to carry out this blueprint. As we celebrate National Maritime Day this year, we also mark the 50th anniversary of the U.S.

Maritime Administration. Throughout the past five decades, the dedicated men and women of this agency have worked to improve the competitiveness of our maritime industry in world markets and to strengthen our ability to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis. On behalf of a grateful Nation. I salute these outstanding public servants for their commitment to the U.S. Merchant 114 STAT. 3312Marine and to the shipbuilding, repair services, ports, and intermodal water and land transportation systems they need to function efficiently.

In recognition of the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine to our Nation’s prosperity and security, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as “National Maritime Day” and has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2000, as National Maritime Day.

I urge all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities and by displaying the flag of the United States in their homes and in their communities. I also request that all merchant ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7313 May 24, 2000 Day of Honor, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7313 of May 24, 2000 Day of Honor, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Fifty-five years ago this month, the torch of freedom burned bright in Europe once again as Nazi Germany surrendered to the Alfred Forces. Four months later, with the defeat of Imperial Japan, World War II—history’s bloodiest and most destructive conflict—finally came to an end.

That war’s unprecedented threat to world peace, freedom, and human rights called forth an unprecedented response from the American people. United and determined after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, American men and women poured into factories and shipyards, working around the clock to build ships, planes, tanks, and guns. Millions of others risked their lives to defend our Nation and preserve the ideals of democracy. By the war’s end, some 15 million had served in our Armed Forces, including more than 1,200,000 African Americans. 300,000 Hispanic Americans, 50,000 Asian Americans, 20,000 Native Americans, 6,000 Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, and 3,000 Native Alaskans.

These minority members of our Armed Forces served with honor and distinction in battles around the globe. Many of them—like the Tuskegee Airmen, the Japanese American troops of the Army’s “Go For Broke” regiment, and the Native American Code Talkers who played a vital role in winning the war in the Pacific—were renowned for their bravery and dedication. America’s minority veterans fought other important battles as well-battles against prejudice, ignorance, and discrimination.

Many gave their lives on foreign soil for the freedom they 114 STAT. 3313had never fully shared at home. Many of those who survived returned home from the war and worked to make real in America the ideals for which they had fought so hard and for which so many of their comrades in arms had died. On this Day of Honor, we have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to acknowledge the contributions our minority veterans have made to the peace and freedom we enjoy today. I ask my fellow citizens to join me in saluting the African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native Alaskan, and other minority members who served so valiantly in our Armed Forces during World War II and to remember those who died in service to our country.

Their extraordinary devotion to duty is a reminder to us al) that our Nation’s diversity is not a cause for division. but rather one of our greatest strengths. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 44. has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in recognition of the minority veterans who served in World War II. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 25, 2000, as the Day of Honor, 2000.

I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of the minority veterans of our Armed Forces who served during World War II IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty fourth day of May. in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7314 May 26, 2000 To Modify the Quantitative Limitations Applicable to Imports of Wheat Gluten By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7314 of May 26, 2000 To Modify the Quantitative Limitations Applicable to Imports of Wheat Gluten By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1.

On May 30, 1998, pursuant to section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Trade Act”) (19 U.S.C. 2253), I issued Proclamation 7103, which imposed quantitative limitations on certain wheat gluten imports provided for in subheadings 1109,00.10 and 1109.00.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

(HTS)for a period of 3 years plus 1 day, with annual increases in such quota limits of 6 percent during the second and the third year, I exempted imports of wheat gluten that is the product of certain countries, including designated beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP countries”), from the application of the quantitative limitations. 2. On December 1. 1999, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a report, as required under section 204(a)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C, 2254(a)(2)). on the results of its monitoring of developments with respect to the domestic wheat gluten industry. 114 STAT. 3314The USITC report notes that in the 12-month period prior to the imposition of the quota (June 1, 1997–May 31, 1998), 440,000 pounds of wheat gluten entered the United States from Poland. During the first quota year (June 1, 1998–May 31, 1999), imports from Poland grew to 5,004,000 pounds, or more than eleven times the amount of the previous year, accounting for 2.9 percent of total U.S. imports. The USITC report has been provided to me (Investigation Number TA–204–2). More recent data from the United States Customs Service indicate that in the first 10 months of the second quota year (June 1999–March 2000), imports from Poland totaled 8,965,800 pounds, accounting for 6.9 percent of total U.S. imports. 3. Section 204(b)(1)(A) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2254(b)(1)(A)) authorizes the President, after taking into account the report of the USITC required under section 204(a)(2) of the Trade Act and seeking advice from the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Labor, to reduce, modify, or terminate an action taken under section 203 of the Trade Act when the President determines that changed economic circumstances so warrant. 4. After taking into account the information provided in the USITC’s report, and after receiving advice from the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Labor, I have determined, on the basis that increased imports of wheat gluten the product of Poland have impaired the effectiveness of the action I proclaimed in 1998 under section 203 of the Trade Act, that changed economic circumstances warrant a modification in the action. Accordingly, I have decided to include in the action imports of wheat gluten the product of Poland, beginning June 1, 2000. 5. Pursuant to section 203(g) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2253(g)). I have further determined to provide for the efficient and fair administration of the quantitative limitation on imports of wheat gluten by allocating on a quarterly basis the quantitative limitations applicable during the third year of the action. 6. Pursuant to section 503(b)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)(2)), no article shall be eligible for duty-free treatment provided under section 501 of the Trade Act if that article is subject to an action proclaimed under section 203. 7. Section 604 of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2483) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant provisions of that Act. and of other acts affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import 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 of America, including but not limited to sections 204, 503, and 604 of the Trade Act. do proclaim that:

(1)In order to modify the scope of the quantitative limitations applicable to imports of wheat gluten under HTS heading 1109, and to allocate the quota quantities for the third quota year on a quarterly basis, subchapter III of chapter 99 of the HTS is modified as set forth in the Annex to this proclamation.114 STAT. 3315

(2)Such imported wheat gluten that is the product of Poland shall be included within the scope of the quantitative limitations during the third quota year, as provided in the Annex.

(3)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.

(4)Effective at the close of June 1, 2002, or such other date that is 1 year from the close of the action taken under section 203 of the Trade Act, as modified by this proclamation, HTS subheadings 9903.11.08 through 9903.11,11 and the superior text thereto shall be deleted from the HTS.

(5)Pursuant to section 503(b)(2) of the Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(b)(2)), duty-free treatment for certain wheat gluten that is the product of beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP)(Title V of the Trade Act. as amended (19 U.S.C. 2461–2467)). is suspended.

(6)The modifications to the HTS made by this proclamation and the Annex thereto shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT June 1, 2000, and shall continue in effect through the close of June 1, 2001, unless such actions are earlier expressly modified or terminated. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of May. in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON ANNEX *Section A* Effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:00 a.m. EDT June 1, 2000, subheading 1109.00.10 and subheading 1109.00.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States are each modified by deleting the symbol "A" in the rates of duty 1-special subcolumn. *Section B* Effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:00 a.m. EDT June 1, 2000, subheading 9903.11.07 is deleted and the following new subheadings and superior text thereto are inserted in lieu thereof, with the superior text at the same level of indentation as the article description of subheading 9903.11.06: “:Wheat gluten, whether or not dried, except products of Canada, : :of Mexico, of Israel, of beneficiary countries under the Caribbean : :Basin Economic Recovery Act (as enumerated in general note 7 to : :this schedule) or the Andean Trade Preference Act (as enumerated : :in general note 11 to this schedule), or of countries (except Poland) : :emunerated in general note 4(a) to this schedule as that note : :existed on June 1, 1998 (provided for in subheadings 1109.00.10 : 114 STAT. 3316 :and 1109.00.90), if entered during the period from June 1, 2000. : :through June 1, 2001, inclusive: : 9903.11.08 : If entered during the period from June 1, 2000, through : : August 31, 2000, in the respective aggregate quantity of : : goods the product of a foreign country specified below, : : after which no wheat gluten the product of such country : : may be entered during the remainder of such period: : : Australia : 7.953.500 kg : European Community : 6.885.750 kg : Other countries : 1.318.250 kg 9903.11.09 : If entered during the period from September 1, 2000, through : : through November 30, 2000, in the respective aggregate : : quantity of goods the product of a foreign country specified : : below, after which no wheat gluten the product of such : : country may De entered during the remainder of such period: : : Australia : 7.953.500 kg : European Community : 6.885.750 kg : Other countries : 1.318.250 kg 9903.11.10 : If entered during the period from December 1, 2000, through : : February 28, 2001, in the respective aggregate quantity of : : goods the product of a foreign country specified below, after : : which no wheat gluten the product of such country may be : : entered during the remainder of such period: : : Australia : 7.953.500 kg : European Community : 6.885.750 kg : Other countries : 1.318.250 kg 9903.11.11 : If entered during the period from March 1, 2001, through : : June 1, 2001, in the respective aggregate quantity of goods : : the product of a foreign country specified below, after which : : no wheat gluten the product of such country may be entered : : during the remainder of such period: : : Australia : 7.953.500 kg : European Community : 6.885.750 kg : Other countries : 1.318.250 kg” 7315 May 26, 2000 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Proclamation 7315 of May 26, 2000 Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation For many Americans, Memorial Day has come to signify the beginning of summer, the opening of the neighborhood pool, and a time for picnics and barbecues. In the midst of these festivities, however, we can too often overlook the holiday’s true meaning. Memorial Day was first observed in 1868 in remembrance of those who died in the Civil War: since then our Nation has set this day aside as a solemn occasion on which to pay tribute to all the men and women who have died in service to our country.114 STAT. 3317 Throughout our Nation’s history, brave Americans have donned our country’s uniform to defend our freedom and uphold our values, often far from home and in the face of grave danger. From the battles of the Revolutionary War through the epic struggles of World Wars I and II to today’s peacekeeping missions in a world with sophisticated weapons and terrorist threats, the men and women of our Armed Forces have served with skill and courage. While the challenges they face have changed with each passing year, their devotion to duty and to country has remained steadfast. For more than a million Americans, that devotion cost them their lives but secured for us priceless freedom, peace, and security. While we should remember these patriots every day for the profound contribution they have made to our Nation, we should honor them with special gratitude on Memorial Day. This year, to reaffirm the true meaning of Memorial Day, we begin a new tradition by observing a “National Moment of Remembrance.” I ask all Americans to unite on Memorial Day in acknowledging the service of America’s fallen heroes. Let us reflect on the profound debt we owe to those brave men and women who gave their lives for our Nation, and let us teach current and future generations that our freedom, peace, and prosperity were achieved only through the sacrifice of those who came before them. In recognition of those courageous Americans, the Congress, by joint resolution approved on May 11, 1950 (64 Stat. 158), has requested the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the American people might unite in prayer. In support of the new tradition of a National Moment of Remembrance, the Congress has passed H.Con.Res. 302 calling on the people of the United States to observe a National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 29, 2000, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as the time to join in prayer and to observe the National Moment of Remembrance. I urge the press, radio, television, and all other media to participate in this observance. I also request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control, and I request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fourth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON 7316 June 2, 2000 Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation

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