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I thought a copy had been sent to the Senators desk. A further problem is that the JacksonVanik language includes provisions related to mostfavorednation status. and for that reason. Poland and Yugoslavia are excluded from the benefits of the "Freedom of Emigration" section. inasmuch as those two countries already have MFN status. Yugoslavias emigration policies are considerably more liberal than most nonmarket economy countries. but those of Poland remain restrictive. Thus. even though the JacksonVanik language in theory applies to all groups. and in practice has been restricted to increased Jewish emigration. it will not help Polish Jews who are seeking to emigrate. and of course. it will not help other Poles either. My amendment deals only with credits. credit guarantees. and investment guarantees. It does not deal with MFN and. therefore. applies to the extension of such trade practices to Poland and Yugoslavia. Under my amendment. Yugoslavia in all likelihood would already qualify for such credits and guarantees if the President made the proper finding. With Poland. however. emigration policies would have to improve before the President could make such a finding in good conscience. Mr. President.