Proclamations Proc. 7626 Today, too many people still suffer at the hands of dictators who deny lib- erty and support activities and organizations that aim to disrupt the free- dom of other countries. On World Freedom Day, we celebrate freedom and its capacity to improve lives around the world. We also honor the people of the former Soviet bloc countries who fought against tyranny, and we recognize those who con- tinue the struggle for freedom worldwide. As we face new challenges and welcome new opportunities, we remain committed to protecting our free- dom and helping others realize their dreams of liberty. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2002, as World Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their dedica- tion to freedom and democracy for all. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of the Independ- ence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-seventh. GEORGE W. BUSH Proclamation 7626 of November 13, 2002 To Implement Modifications to the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and the African Growth and Opportunity Act By the President of the United States of Arnerica A Proclamation 1. Section 3107 of the Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-210) amended the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (Title II of the Trade Act of 2000, Public Law 106-200) (CBERA) to modify the type and quantity of textile and apparel articles eligible for the preferential tariff treatment now accorded to designated beneficiary Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) countries. 2. Section 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002 amended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Title I of the Trade Act of 2000, Public Law 106-200) (AGOA) to modify the type and quantity of textile and apparel articles eli- gible for the preferential tariff treatment now accorded to designated bene- ficiary sub-Saharan African countries. 3. In order to implement the tariff treatment provided under sections 3107 and 3108 of the Trade Act of 2002, it is necessary to modify the Har- monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). 4. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483) (1974 Trade Act) authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the rel- evant 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. 177
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