Title 3--The President The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this determina- tion to the Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Reg- ister. GEORGE W. BUSH THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, December 7, 2002. Presidential Determination No. 2003-07 of December 11, 2002 Report to the Congress Regarding Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma Memorandum for the Secreta\177 7' of State Pursuant to the requirements set forth under the heading "Policy toward Burma" in section 570(d) of the Fiscal Year 1997 Foreign Operations Ap- propriations Act, as contained in the Omnibus Consolidated Appropria- tions Act (Public Law 104-208), a report is required every 6 months fol- lowing enactment concerning: (\177) progress toward democratization in Burma; (2) progress on improving the quality of life of the Burmese people, in- cluding progress on market reforms, living standards, labor stand- ards, use of forced labor in the tourism industry, and environmental quality; and (3) progress made in developing a comprehensive, multilateral strategy to bring democracy to and improve human rights practices and the quality of life in Burma, including the development of a dialogue between the State Peace and Development Council and democratic opposition groups in Burma. I understand the attached report was not forwarded due to an administra- tive error. You are hereby authorized and directed now to transmit the attached report fulfilling the above-stated requirements to the appropriate committees of the Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register. GEORGE W. BUSH THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, December 11, 2002. Conditions in Burma and U.S. Policy Toward Burma for the Period Sep- tember 28, 2001-March 27, 2002 Introduction and Summary Over the past 6 months, Burma's military government and the National League for Democracy (NLD) General Secretary Aung San Suu Kyi have continued confidence-building measures that are reportedly aimed at sup- porting a transition to democracy and civilian rule. Both sides have held 332
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