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Case Number: 2008-0994-F3 FOIA MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folder Title: Chrons for July 1999 Part II [1] Staff Office-Individual: Kosovo Office-Schulte, Gregory Original OA/ID Number: 1707 Row: Section: Shelf: Position: Stack: 39 1 6 3 V Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. memo Summary of Conclusions for Meeting of the NSC Principals 08/02/1999 P3/b(3) Committee, July 21, 1999. [Record ID: 9905553] [partial] (1 page) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records National Security Council Kosovo Office (Schulte, Gregory) OA/Box Number: 1707 FOLDER TITLE: Chrons for July 1999 [Part II] [1] 2008-0994-F vz6312 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. CONFIDENTIAL RECORD ID: 9905553 NSC/RMO PROFILE RECEIVED: 21 JUL 99 16 TO: AGENCIES FROM: JACOBSON DOC DATE: 02 AUG 99 SOURCE REF: KEYWORDS: KOSOVO SOC PERSONS: SUBJECT: SOC FOR PC MTG ON JUL 21 RE KOSOVO ACTION: POWELL SGD MEMO DUE DATE: 27 JUL 99 STATUS: C STAFF OFFICER: SCHULTE LOGREF: FILES: IFM NSCP: CODES: DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION FOR ACTION FOR CONCURRENCE FOR INFO BAKER BLINKEN JOSHI KERRICK NSC CHRON POWELL SARGEANT SCHULTE DECLASSIFIED E.O. 13526 White House Guidelines, May 16, 2017 By n 2008-0994-F-3 NARA, Date 4/18/2024 COMMENTS: DISPATCHED BY DATE BY HAND W/ATTCH OPENED BY: NSEMK CLOSED BY: NSEMK DOC 2 OF 2 CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL RECORD ID: 9905553 ACTION DATA SUMMARY REPORT DOC ACTION OFFICER CAO ASSIGNED ACTION REQUIRED 001 BERGER Z 99072311 FOR SIGNATURE & DECISION 002 X 99080213 POWELL SGD MEMO DISPATCH DATA SUMMARY REPORT DOC DATE DISPATCH FOR ACTION DISPATCH FOR INFO 002 990802 FUERTH, L 002 990802 KENNEY, K 002 990802 COMSTOCK, N 002 990802 CRIBBS, M 002 990802 SYPTAK, S 002 990802 KYLE, R 002 990802 PODESTA, J 002 990802 WOLFE, T 002 990802 BRAINARD, L 002 990802 CONROY, R 002 990802 WHITE, D CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL THE WHITE HOUSE 7/27/20Am An PROOFED BY: LOG # 5553 URGENT NOT PROOFED: SYSTEM PRS INT ARS BYPASSED WW DESK: DOCLOG TC A/O EPW SEQUENCE TO INITIAL/DATE DISPOSITION JACOBSON 2 18 7/26 POWELL 1/4 38 387/26 7/26 Sign Tak I SARGEANT DAVIES KERRICK STEINBERG BERGER 3 @ SITUATION ROOM WEST WING DESK 5 EMK 8/2 > RECORDS MGMT. A = ACTION I = INFORMATION D = DISPATCH R = RETAIN N = No FURTHER ACTION ODCIII 23am10:14 COMMENTS: SOC PC Kosouo /STABSUTYPACT July 21, 1999 EXEC SEC OFFICE HAS DISKETTE yes CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 5553 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504 August 2, 1999 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. LEON FUERTH MR. JOHN PODESTA Assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff to the President for National President Security Affairs MR. THOMAS H. WOLFE MS. KRISTIE A. KENNEY Executive Secretary Executive Secretary Central Intelligence Agency Department of State MS. LAEL BRAINARD MR. NEAL COMSTOCK Deputy Assistant to the Executive Secretary President for International Department of the Treasury Economic Policy COL. MARIA I. CRIBBS MS. RYAN CONROY Executive Secretary Executive Secretary Department of Defense Agency for International Development MS. STEPHANIE SYPTAK Staff Assistant to the COL. DAVID C. WHITE, USA Representative of the U.S. Secretary, Joint Staff to the United Nations MR. ROBERT D. KYLE Associate Director for National Security and International Affairs Office of Management and Budget SUBJECT: Summary of Conclusions for Principals Committee Meeting on Kosovo and the Stability Pact on July 21, 1999 (C) Attached at Tab A is the summary of conclusions for the Principals Committee meeting on Kosovo and the Stability Pact on July 21. ICA Tracey A. Jacobson Acting Executive Secretary Attachment Tab A Summary of Conclusions CONFIDENTIAL DECLASSIFIED Classified by: Tracey A. Jacobson E.O. 13526 Reason: 1.5 (a), (d) White House Guidelines, May 16, 2017 Declassify On: July 21, 2009 By V2 NARA, Date 4/18/7024 2008-0494-F.3 Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. memo Summary of Conclusions for Meeting of the NSC Principals 08/02/1999 P3/b(3) Committee, July 21, 1999. [Record ID: 9905553] [partial] (1 page) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records National Security Council Kosovo Office (Schulte, Gregory) OA/Box Number: 1707 FOLDER TITLE: Chrons for July 1999 [Part II] [1] 2008-0994-F vz6312 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 5553 WASHINGTON. D.C. 20504 Summary of Conclusions for Meeting of the NSC Principals Committee DATE: July 21, 1999 LOCATION: Situation Room TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. SUBJECT: Summary of Conclusions of Principals Committee Meeting on Kosovo and the Stability Pact (C) PARTICIPANTS: Chair: CIA: Samuel Berger George Tenet (b)(3) OVP: Leon Fuerth NEC: Leslie Davidson Gene Sperling Lael Brainard State: Madeleine Albright AID: James Dobbins Harriet Babbitt Anthony Wayne JCS: Treasury: Hugh Shelton Lawrence Summers Edward Anderson Stuart Eizenstate White House: Defense: James Steinberg William Cohen Walter Slocombe NSC: Greg Schulte USUN: Eric Schwartz Peter Burleigh (via SVTS) Stephen Flanagan OMB: Jack Lew Chief of Staff: John Podesta Steven Ricchetti DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL PER E.O. 13526 Classified by: Tracey A. Jacobson 2014-0920-m (1.28) Reason for: 1.5 (a) (d) 9/9/2019 K13M Declassify on: July 21, 2009 CONFIDENTIAL 2 Summary of Conclusions It was agreed that: The USG should work closely with the Kosovo Liberation Army to promote full compliance with its undertakings on demilitarization. (Action: State) (C) The USG should work with the UN to expedite the recruitment and deployment of personnel for the UN Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). (Action: State, USUN) (U) The USG should redouble its efforts to secure Congressional agreement to release funding for the U.S. contribution to UNMIK's budget and international police force. (Action: All) (U) The USG should use its planned contribution to the July 28 Immediate Needs Conference to leverage contributions from other donors, while avoiding a contribution that exceeds a "fair share" of identified requirements. (Action: State, NSC) (U) The USG should consider contributing to the UN Trust Fund for Kosovo in order to support the costs of local public administration. (Action: State, OMB) (U) The USG should quickly complete work on a southeast Europe (SEE) investment climate initiative and trade initiative for the July 30 Stability Pact Summit in Sarajevo. Secretary Albright should contact her counterparts to urge that the summit produce concrete results in these areas. (Action: NEC, Treasury, State) (U) The USG should independently develop an estimate of funding requirements for the US contribution to SEE development so that these requirements can be reflected in an early fall amendment to the FY00 request together with revised defense requirements associated with KFOR. (Action: State, USAID, Treasury, OMB) (U) Consideration should be given to bringing the Russian Federation into the High-Level Steering Group responsible for guiding the donor coordination process for Kosovo and SEE; CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL 3 while Russian participation could begin in September, no commitments should be made at this time. (Action: State, Treasury) (C) The USG should support a narrow definition of "humanitarian assistance" for Serbia. Any additional assistance to local communities controlled by opposition leaders should be carefully targeted, coordinated with the Europeans and conditioned on the local leaders committing to greater unity within the democratic opposition. (Action: State) (C) CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL LOG 9905553 DISTRIBUTION RECEIPT DATE 02 AUG 99 SUBJECT: SOC FOR PC MTG ON JUL 21 RE KOSOVO DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: DATE TIME SIGNATURE MR. JOHN PODESTA 1ST FLOOR, WEST WING WHITE HOUSE PRINT LAST NAME: COPY: 1 MR. THOMAS H. WOLFE EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT ROOM 7E12, HEADQUARTERS PRINT LAST NAME: WASHINGTON, DC 20505 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY COPY: VIA FAX MS LAEL BRAINARD 2ND FLOOR WEST WING NATL ECONOMIC COUNCIL PRINT LAST NAME: COPY: 1 MS. RYAN CONROY 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ROOM 6.08 PRINT LAST NAME: WASHINGTON, DC 20523-6801 AGENCY FOR INTL DEVELOPMENT COPY: VIA FAX COL. DAVID C. WHITE SECRETARY JOINT STAFF PRINT LAST NAME: ROOM 2E865, PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20318-0001 COPY: VIA FAX JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVAL OF CLASSIFIED ATTACHMENTS Initials: n Date: 4/18/324 2008-0994-F.3 DATE, TIME, SIGN THE RECEIPT AND RETURN TO: NSC RECORDS MGNT. ROOM 379 OEOB PAGE 02 OF 02 PAGES NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL LOG 9905553 DISTRIBUTION RECEIPT DATE 02 AUG 99 SUBJECT: SOC FOR PC MTG ON JUL 21 RE KOSOVO DOCUMENT CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: DATE TIME SIGNATURE MR. LEON FUERTH ROOM 292, OEOB WASHINGTON, DC 20506 PRINT LAST NAME: OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT COPY: 1 MS. KRISTIE A. KENNEY ROOM 7224, MAIN STATE 2201 C STREET, N.W. PRINT LAST NAME: WASHINGTON, D.C. 20520 DEPARTMENT OF STATE COPY: FAX + 1 MR. NEAL COMSTOCK ROOM 3408, MAIN TREASURY BLDG 1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NW PRINT LAST NAME: WASHINGTON, DC 20220 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY COPY: VIA FAX COL MARIA I. CRIBBS ROOM 3E880 PENTAGON PRINT LAST NAME: WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE COPY: VIA FAX MS. STEPHANIE SYPTAK USUN/W ROOM 6333, DEPARTMENT OF STATE PRINT LAST NAME: 2201 C STREET, NW WASHINGTON D.C. 20520-6319 COPY: VIA FAX U.S. MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS MR. ROBERT D. KYLE ATTN: MR MARK MAGEE VIA ROOM 238 OEOB PRINT LAST NAME: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET COPY: 1 DATE, TIME, SIGN THE RECEIPT AND RETURN TO: NSC RECORDS MGNT, ROOM 379 OEOB PAGE 01 OF 02 PAGES WHITE HOUSE SITUATION ROOM PRECEDENCE: IMMEDIATE RELEASER: PRIORITY X ROUTINE DTG: MESSAGE NO: CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL PAGES: 5 (Including Cover) FROM: NSC West Wing Desk (202) 456-9425 WH Situation Room (NAME) (PHONE NUMBER) (ROOM NO.) MESSAGE DESCRIPTION: SOC for PC ON Kosoro & STABILITY PACT ON 7/21 NSC LOG # 5553 TO (AGENCY) DELIVER TO DEPT/ROOM NO. PHONE NUMBER DOS Executive Secretary TREASURY Executive Secretary DOD Executive Secretary USUN Executive Secretary CIA Executive Secretary AID Executive Secretary JCS Executive Secretary REMARKS: UNCLASSIFIED UPON REMOVAL OF CLASSIFIED ATTACHMENTS Initials: vz Date: 4/18/2024 2008-0944-F.3 CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 5553 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504 July 21, 1999 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR SAMUEL R. BERGER FROM: GREG SCHULTE 122 SUBJECT: Summary of Conclusions for Principals Committee Meeting on Kosovo and the Stability Pact on July 21, 1999 The memorandum at Tab I summarizes the conclusions from the Principals Committee meeting on Kosovo that you chaired on July 21. RECOMMENDATION That you approve the summary of conclusions at Tab A and authorize that it be distributed to agencies. Approve R Disapprove Attachments Tab I Memorandum for Signature Tab A Summary of Conclusions or DECLASSIFIED E.O. 13526 CONFIDENTIAL White House Guidelines, May 16, 2017 Reason: 1.5(a),( (d) By vr NARA, Date 4/18/2024 Declassify on: July 21, 2009 2008-0994-F.3 CONFIDENTIAL 5553 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. LEON FUERTH MR. JOHN PODESTA Assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff to the President for National President Security Affairs MR. THOMAS H. WOLFE MS. KRISTIE A. KENNEY Executive Secretary Executive Secretary Central Intelligence Agency Department of State MS. LAEL BRAINARD MR. NEAL COMSTOCK Deputy Assistant to the Executive Secretary President for International Department of the Treasury Economic Policy COL. MARIA I. CRIBBS MS. RYAN CONROY Executive Secretary Executive Secretary Department of Defense Agency for International Development MS. STEPHANIE SYPTAK Staff Assistant to the COL. DAVID C. WHITE, USA Representative of the U.S. Secretary, Joint Staff to the United Nations MR. ROBERT D. KYLE Associate Director for National Security and International Affairs Office of Management and Budget SUBJECT: Summary of Conclusions for Principals Committee Meeting on Kosovo and the Stability Pact on July 21, 1999 (C) Attached at Tab A is the summary of conclusions for the Principals Committee meeting on Kosovo and the Stability Pact on July 21. / Tracey A. Jacobson Acting Executive Secretary Attachment Tab A Summary of Conclusions CONFIDENTIAL Classified by: Tracey A. Jacobson DECLASSIFIED Reason: 1.5 (a), (d) E.O. 13526 Declassify On: July 21, 2009 White House Guidelines, May 16, 2017 By n NARA, Date 4/18/2024 2008-044-F.3 CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 5246 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504 July 12, 1999 ACTION MEMORANDUM FOR JAMES STEINBERG FROM: GREG SCHULTE 100 SUBJECT: Deputies Committee Meeting on Kosovo - July 13, 1999 Attached at Tab I is the memorandum to the agencies forwarding the agenda for the Deputies Committee meeting on Kosovo on July 13, 1999. RECOMMENDATION That you approve the agenda and request Glyn Davies to sign the memorandum at Tab I. Approve Disapprove Attachments Tab I Memorandum for Signature Tab A Agenda DECLASSIFIED E.O. 13526 White House Guidelines, May 16. 2017 CONFIDENTIAL By vz NARA, Date 4/18/2024 Reason: 1.5 (d) Declassify On: July 12, 2009 2008-0994-F.3 CONFIDENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 5246 WASHINGTON, D.C. 20504 MEMORANDUM FOR MR. LEON FUERTH MR. ROBERT D. KYLE Assistant to the Vice Associate Director for President for National National Security and Security Affairs International Affairs Office of Management and MS. KRISTIE A. KENNEY Budget Executive Secretary Department of State MR. STEVE RICCHETTI Deputy Chief of Staff to the MR. NEAL COMSTOCK President Executive Secretary Department of the Treasury MR. THOMAS H. WOLFE Executive Secretary COL. MARIA I. CRIBBS Central Intelligence Agency Executive Secretary Department of Defense MS. LAEL BRAINARD Deputy Assistant to the MS. FRANCES F. TOWNSEND President for International Counsel for Intelligence Economic Policy Policy Department of Justice MS. RYAN CONROY Executive Secretary MS. STEPHANIE SYPTAK Agency for International Staff Assistant to the Development Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations COL. DAVID C. WHITE, USA Secretary, Joint Staff SUBJECT: Deputies Committee Meeting on Kosovo - July 13, 1999 There will be a Deputies Committee meeting on Kosovo on July 13, 1999, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Situation Room of the White House. An agenda is attached at Tab A. Glyn T. Davies Executive Secretary Attachment Tab A Agenda DECLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL E.O. 13526 Classified by: Glyn T. Davies White House Guidelines, May 16, 2017 Reason: 1.5 (a), (d) By n NARA, Date 4/18/2024 Declassify On: July 12, 2009 2008-6944-F.3 CONFIDENTIAL 5246 NSC DEPUTIES COMMITTEE MEETING ON KOSOVO DATE: July 13, 1999 LOCATION: Situation Room TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AGENDA I. Peace Implementation. State II. UNMIK and the Kosovar Transition. State -- State Discussion Paper III. Assistance to Opposition-Controlled Localities State -- State Discussion Paper IV. Immediate Needs Donors' Conference NSC V. Unexploded Ordnance Disposal. OSD - OSD Discussion Paper CONFIDENTIAL Reason: 1.5 (d) Declassify On: July 12, 2009 UNCLASSIFIED RECORD ID: 9904114 NSC/RMO PROFILE RECEIVED: 27 MAY 99 16 TO: ACKERMAN, GARY L ET AL FROM: PRESIDENT DOC DATE: 29 JUN 99 SOURCE REF: KEYWORDS: SERBIA WAR CRIMES LEGAL ISSUES CO PERSONS: MILOSEVIC, SLOBODAN SUBJECT: CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ON ICTY / KOSOVO ACTION: FOR DISPATCH DUE DATE: 08 JUN 99 STATUS: C STAFF OFFICER: HURLEY LOGREF: FILES: PA NSCP: CODES: DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION FOR ACTION FOR CONCURRENCE FOR INFO WH STRIPPING DESK MOYN NSC CHRON SCHULTE Sargeant COMMENTS: DISPATCHED BY DATE BY HAND W/ATTCH OPENED BY: NSTSM CLOSED BY: NSEMK DOC 4 OF 4 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED RECORD ID: 9904114 ACTION DATA SUMMARY REPORT DOC ACTION OFFICER CAO ASSIGNED ACTION REQUIRED 001 HURLEY Z 99052716 PREPARE MEMO FOR BERGER 002 BERGER Z 99060118 FWD TO PRESIDENT FOR SIGNATURE 002 STEIN, L Z 99060320 FOR SIGNATURE 003 X 99062914 KERRICK SGD MEMO 003 PRESIDENT Z 99062914 FOR SIGNATURE 004 X 99063017 PRESIDENT SGD LTR 004 WH STRIPPING DESK X 99063017 FOR DISPATCH DISPATCH DATA SUMMARY REPORT DOC DATE DISPATCH FOR ACTION DISPATCH FOR INFO 003 990629 VICE PRESIDENT 003 990629 WH CHIEF OF STAFF 004 990629 WH STRIPPING DESK CIA 004 990629 ACKERMAN, GARY L STATE 004 990629 MORELLA, CONSTANCE A DEFENSE 004 990629 NADLER, JERROLD 004 990629 OLVER, JOHN 004 990629 PALLONE, FRANK 004 990629 PASCRELL, WILLIAM 004 990629 PAYNE, DONALD M 004 990629 PELOSI, NANCY 004 990629 POMBO, RICHARD W 004 990629 RANGEL, CHARLES B 004 990629 SALMON, MATT 004 990629 SAWYER, THOMAS C 004 990629 SLAUGHTER, LOUISE M 004 990629 SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H 004 990629 STARK, FORTNEY H 004 990629 TOWNS, EDOLPHUS 004 990629 TRAFICANT, JAMES A 004 990629 VELAZQUEZ, NYDIA M 004 990629 VENTO, BRUCE F 004 990629 WAXMAN, HENRY A 004 990629 WEINER, ANTHONY 004 990629 WEXLER, ROBERT 004 990629 WOLF, FRANK R 004 990629 SHAW, E CLAY 004 990629 BECERRA, XAVIER 004 990629 BONIOR, DAVID E 004 990629 CARDIN, BENJAMIN L 004 990629 COBURN, TOM 004 990629 CROWLEY, JOSEPH 004 990629 DELAURO, ROSA 004 990629 DEUTSCH, PETER 004 990629 DIXON, JULIAN C 004 990629 DOGGETT, LLOYD 004 990629 ENGEL, ELIOT L 004 990629 ESHOO, ANNA G 004 990629 FARR, SAM UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED RECORD ID: 9904114 DISPATCH DATA SUMMARY REPORT DOC DATE DISPATCH FOR ACTION DISPATCH FOR INFO 004 990629 FILNER, BOB 004 990629 FORBES, MICHAEL P 004 990629 FROST, MARTIN 004 990629 GOODLING, WILLIAM F 004 990629 GREEN, GENE 004 990629 GREENWOOD, JIM 004 990629 GUTIERREZ, LUIS V 004 990629 HALL, TONY P 004 990629 HINCHEY, MAURICE D 004 990629 HOYER, STENY H 004 990629 JOHNSON, NANCY L 004 990629 KAPTUR, MARCY 004 990629 KELLY, SUE W 004 990629 KING, PETER T 004 990629 LAMPSON, NICK 004 990629 LAZIO, RICK A 004 990629 LEVIN, SANDER M 004 990629 LEWIS, JOHN 004 990629 MALONEY, CAROLYN B 004 990629 MALONEY, JAMES 004 990629 MARKEY, EDWARD J 004 990629 MCGOVERN, JAMES 004 990629 MCNULTY, MICHAEL R 004 990629 MEEK, CARRIE 004 990629 MENENDEZ, ROBERT 004 990629 MOAKLEY, JOE 004 990629 MORAN, JAMES P UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED RECORD ID: 9904114 NSC/RMO PROFILE RECEIVED: 27 MAY 99 16 TO: PRESIDENT FROM: CARDIN, BENJAMIN L DOC DATE: 25 MAY 99 HOYER, STENY H SOURCE REF: SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H KEYWORDS: SERBIA WAR CRIMES LEGAL ISSUES CO PERSONS: MILOSEVIC, SLOBODAN SUBJECT: 63 CONGRESSMEN URGE POTUS TO COOPERATE W/ ICTY RE MILOSEVIC WAR CRIMES INVESTIGATION ACTION: PREPARE MEMO FOR BERGER DUE DATE: 08 JUN 99 STATUS: S STAFF OFFICER: HURLEY LOGREF: FILES: PA NSCP: CODES: DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION FOR ACTION FOR CONCURRENCE FOR INFO HURLEY BAKER BLINKEN LACKEY BOBBITT SCHULTE SCHWARTZ WIPPMAN WEISS COMMENTS: IF FINAL REPLY CANNOT BE PREPARED BY DUE DATE, AN INTERIM RESPONSE MUST BE PREPARED FOR MILES LACKEY'S SIGNATURE. DISPATCHED BY DATE BY HAND W/ATTCH OPENED BY: NSTSM CLOSED BY: DOC 1 OF 1 UNCLASSIFIED NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL THE WHITE HOUSE 4114 PROOFED BY: LOG # URGENT NOT PROOFED: SYSTEM DOCLOG RS A/O INT ARS BYPASSED WW DESK: SEQUENCE TO INITIAL/DATE DISPOSITION JACOBSON POWELL SARGEANT DAVIES KERRICK STEINBERG BERGER SITUATION ROOM WEST WING DESK l R 6/30 2 RECORDS MGMT. [mk6/30 X A = ACTION I = INFORMATION D = DISPATCH R = RETAIN N = No FURTHER ACTION CC: COMMENTS: EXEC SEC OFFICE HAS DISKETTE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL THE WHITE HOUSE PROOFED BY: LOG # 4114 URGENT NOT PROOFED: SYSTEM PRS INT ARS BYPASSED WW DESK: DOCLOG ENK A/O T MA SEQUENCE TO INITIAL/DATE DISPOSITION JACOBSON 1 A 61, D 61, POWELL RICE DAVIES KERRICK 2 (6/3 805 STEINBERG 300mg BERGER SITUATION ROOM WEST WING DESK 3 Emic 6/3 D PLR RECORDS MGMT. A = ACTION I = INFORMATION D = DISPATCH R = RETAIN N = No FURTHER ACTION 10% CC: COMMENTS: congressional correspondence re Kosovo. EXEC SEC OFFICE HAS DISKETTE yes 4114 NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL 265 Genery @ return for an update - mode taday. Staff Secretary you had approval this S.S. language earlia earat t Recommed you sig_ntt and again, I 85 Co py of updated pkg back w/stalf Secretary 6/28 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Gary: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Gary L. Ackerman House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-1602 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Connie: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill The Honorable Constance A. Morella House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-2008 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Jerry: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill The Honorable Jerrold Nadler House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3208 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear John: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable John W. Olver House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-2101 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Bill: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable William J. Pascrell, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3008 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Don: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill The Honorable Donald M. Payne House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3010 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Nancy: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Nancy Pelosi House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0508 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Representative Pombo: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie Guitan The Honorable Richard W. Pombo House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0511 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Charlie: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Charles B. Rangel House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3215 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Representative Salmon: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie Guitan The Honorable Matt Salmon House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0301 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Tom: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do SO with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Thomas C. Sawyer House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3514 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Louise: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill The Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3228 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Representative Smith: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do SO with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie Guitan The Honorable Christopher H. Smith House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3004 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Pete: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Fortney Pete Stark House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0513 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Ed: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do SO with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Edolphus Towns House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3210 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Jim: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable James A. Traficant, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3517 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Nydia: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3212 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Bruce: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Bruce F. Vento House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-2304 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Henry: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Henry A. Waxman House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0529 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Anthony: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Anthony D. Weiner House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3209 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Robert: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill The Honorable Robert Wexler House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0919 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Representative Wolf: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill Guitan The Honorable Frank R. Wolf House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-4610 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Representative Shaw: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. 2 The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill Guitan The Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Xavier: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Xavier Becerra House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0530 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear David: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Bill The Honorable David E. Bonior Democratic Whip House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-2210 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Ben: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-2003 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Representative Coburn: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie Guitaen The Honorable Tom Coburn House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3602 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Joseph: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Joseph Crowley House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-3207 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 29, 1999 Dear Rosa: Thank you for your letter regarding Kosovo and the need to hold accountable those responsible for ethnic cleansing. I know you were as encouraged as I was by Justice Arbour's announcement of the indictment of Milosevic and his associates for crimes against humanity and other war crimes. The indictment sends a strong message: those who order such brutal crimes will not do so with impunity. The end of the airstrikes and the entry of the international security presence into Kosovo underscored the importance of the ICTY's work. New accounts of mass graves surface daily, confirming the horrible stories that refugees told the world when they fled. As you know, the United States supports the work of the Hague Tribunal more than any other nation. For six years, this support has been unstinting. While the Tribunal is an independent body, we have urged it to aggressively pursue its investigation of war crimes in the former Yugoslavia. We will continue to provide as much relevant information as we can to assist the Tribunal as it solidifies the case against Milosevic. Most recently, Director Freeh sent a team of forensic experts to help examine what he refers to as the "massive crime scene" in Kosovo. The FBI's work will be critical to building the case against war criminals. 2 I am gratified by Congressional cooperation on this issue, especially the approval of supplemental funding for the Tribunal. This funding will help greatly in our efforts to deepen and intensify our support. Again, thank you for writing and for your support of the Tribunal's work. Sincerely, Brie The Honorable Rosa DeLauro House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-0703