The American Congress arrived in Tirana in the afternoon . 20 CONGRESSMEN ARRIVE IN RINAS WITH MAJKO TIRANA – Prime Minister Pandeli Majko traveled yesterday from Germany aboard a military aircraft together with 20 American congressmen. At Rinas, he held a conversation with them. Majko told the American lawmakers: “Never before have the United States enjoyed such widespread popular support in my country. America’s contribution to establishing peace in the region is held in the highest regard in Albania. Your sons serving in NATO forces are regarded as missionaries of peace.” The prime minister, Majko, then answered the American congressmen’s questions about the humanitarian emergency Albania is facing, the latest situation in the region, and specific issues concerning the postwar Balkans. The American congressmen thanked Prime Minister Majko for the information he had provided, for the role the Albanian Government is playing in addressing the humanitarian emergency and as a leading factor in regional stability, and for the clear vision he and the Albanian Government have for the future of Kosovo and the Balkans. They assured him that the United States would continue to provide comprehensive support to the Albanian people and Government. In the photo: Yesterday in Rinas, 20 American congressmen met the soldiers of the “Apost-ëve”. On the left, Congressman John Coosey from Louisiana meeting the soldiers. In the other photo, the mission’s leader, Dick Armey, with General John Hendrix and Ambassador Lino (REUTERS)

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U.S. expands sanctions against Yugoslavia WASHINGTON – President Bill Clinton signed an order on Saturday expanding U.S. sanctions against Yugoslavia, including a ban on most oil sales and the freezing of Belgrade’s assets in the United States. Clinton said he was taking this decision to reduce “Belgrade’s ability to continue its campaign of brutality and extermination” of the international community. In a statement from the White House, Clinton said there would be exceptions for black goods, which would be permitted, but that he had resisted the policies of Yugoslav President Sllobodan Milosevic. Clinton said the sanctions would be implemented “taking into account the humanitarian needs of displaced persons in Kosovo and other civilians, and in accordance with our new policy of exempting food and medicines from commercial sanctions.” In an official notification to the leaders of Congress, Clinton wrote that the order he was issuing prohibited imports and exports of goods, programs, technology, or services between the United States and Yugoslavia. Clinton said these measures followed an agreement reached the previous week in Washington, under which members of the NATO alliance would intensify economic pressure on Yugoslavia.

American soldiers ready in Rinas yesterday (REUTERS)

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