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Code · U.S. Code · Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE · CHAPTER 67— FREEDOM FOR RUSSIA AND EMERGING EURASIAN DEMOCRACIES AND OPEN MARKETS SUPPORT · SUBCHAPTER I— GENERAL PROVISIONS · § 5811

§ 5811. Findings

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The Congress finds that—
(1)recent developments in Russia and the other independent states of the former Soviet Union present an historic opportunity for a transition to a peaceful and stable international order and the integration of the independent states of the former Soviet Union into the community of democratic nations;
(2)the entire international community has a vital interest in the success of this transition, and the dimension of the problems now faced in the independent states of the former Soviet Union makes it imperative for donor countries and institutions to provide the expertise and support necessary to ensure continued progress on economic and political reforms;
(3)the United States is especially well-positioned because of its heritage and traditions to make a substantial contribution to this transition by building on current technical cooperation, medical, and food assistance programs, by assisting in the development of democratic institutions, and by fostering conditions that will encourage the United States business community to engage in trade and investment;
(4)failure to meet the opportunities presented by these developments could threaten United States national security interests and jeopardize substantial savings in United States defense that these developments have made possible;
(5)the independent states of the former Soviet Union face unprecedented environmental problems that jeopardize the quality of life and the very existence of not only their own peoples but also the peoples of other countries, and it is incumbent on the international community to assist the independent states in addressing these problems and in promoting sustainable use of resources and development;
(6)the success of United States assistance for the independent states of the former Soviet Union depends on—
(A)effective coordination of United States efforts with similar activities of friendly and allied donor countries and of international financial institutions, and
(B)reciprocal commitments by the governments of the independent states to work toward the creation of democratic institutions and an environment hospitable to foreign investment based upon the rule of law, including negotiation of bilateral and multilateral agreements on open trade and investment, adoption of commercial codes, establishment of transparency in regulatory and other governmental decision making, and timely payment of obligations carried over from previous governmental entities; and
(7)trade and investment opportunities in the independent states of the former Soviet Union will generate employment and other economic benefits for the United States as the economies of the independent states of the former Soviet Union begin to realize their enormous potential as both customers and suppliers.
(Pub. L. 102–511, title I, § 101, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3321.)
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  • Pub. L. 102–511, title I, § 101
  • 106 Stat. 3321
  • Pub. L. 112–208, title IV
  • 126 Stat. 1502
  • Pub. L. 112–208
  • 137 Stat. 999
  • 138 Stat. 2530
  • Pub. L. 108–347
  • 118 Stat. 1383
  • Pub. L. 109–480
  • 120 Stat. 3666–3672
  • Pub. L. 112–82
  • 125 Stat. 1863–1867
  • 134 Stat. 3101–3113
  • Public Law 109–480
  • Pub. L. 109–480, § 4(c)(2)
  • 120 Stat. 3668
  • section 4(d)(1) of Pub. L. 108–347
  • Pub. L. 103–306, title II
  • 108 Stat. 1617
  • Public Law 102–391
  • Pub. L. 102–391, title III
  • 106 Stat. 1650
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