Proc. 7333 Title 3--The President sive role in lifting the Iron Curtain and ending the tragic division of Eu- rope. NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM }. CLINTON, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitu- tion and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 1, 2000, as Helsinki Human Rights Day and reaffirm our Nation's support for the full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act. I urge the American people to observe this anniversary with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac- tivities that reflect our dedication to the noble principles of human rights and democracy. I also call upon the governments and peoples of all other signatory states to renew their commitment to comply with the principles established and consecrated in the Helsinki Final Act. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of Au- gust, in the year of our Lord two thousand, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-fifth. WILLIAM J. CLINTON Proclamation 7333 of August 24, 2000 Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2000 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Today, America is enjoying the longest economic expansion in our history, with 22 million new jobs created since my Administration took office in 1993 and the lowest unemployment and inflation rates in more than 30 years. The American people are looking to the future with renewed hope and optimism, eager to embrace the exciting opportunities and meet the new challenges of a dynamic and evolving global marketplace. If we are to extend this remarkable period of growth and sustain our leader- ship of the world economy, we must use this time of extraordinary pros- perity to ensure that every citizen of our Nation plays a role in our eco- nomic growth and benefits from its rewards. One of the surest means of achieving that goal is to promote the full inclusion of minority enterprises in the mainstream of our economy. My Administration has encouraged the growth and success of minority businesses by ensuring their participation in Government procurement; in- troducing the New Markets Initiative to bring jobs and capital to America's underserved communities; and strengthening the Community Reinvestment Act. Over the last 8 years, the Small Business Administration has guaran- teed $18 billion in loans to more than 80,000 minority-owned firms. And the Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has assisted more than 430,000 minority-owned businesses with start-up and expansion financing. At Minority Business Development Cen- ters across the country, the MBDA also assists minority clients by pro- viding a variety of business services, including the preparation of business plans, market research and development, financial counseling, and bid preparation. 130
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