For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 13, 2006
Memorandum for the Secretary of StateSUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Office
Pursuant to the authority and conditions contained in section 534(d) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, Public Law 109-102, I hereby determine and certify that it is important to the national security interests of the United States to waive the provisions of section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987, Public Law 100-204.
This waiver shall be effective for a period of 6 months from the date hereof. You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
The Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987 -
Makes certain congressional findings with respect to Middle East terrorism, in particular, terrorism effected by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). Determines that the PLO is a terrorist organization and a threat to the interests of the United States, and should not benefit from operating in the United States. Establishes certain prohibitions regarding the PLO and actions involving them in the United States. Provides enforcement of such prohibitions through the Attorney General, and relief through any district court in the United States. Terminates such prohibitions if a certain certification is made that the PLO no longer practices or supports terrorist action anywhere in the world.
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