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 PUBLIC LAW 95-105—AUG. 17, 1977

91 STAT. 861

(7) little progress has resulted from the initial multilateral discussions toward the negotiation of an international grain reserve system; (8) this lack of progress is caused, in part, by lack of leadership in such discussions; and (9) the United States is in a unique position as the world's most important producer of foodstuffs to provide such leadership. (b) It is therefore the sense of the Congress that the President should initiate a major diplomatic initiative toward the creation of an international system of nationally held grain reserves which provides for supply assurance to consumers and income security to producers. NEGOTIATIONS W I T H

CUBA

SEC. 511. (a) It is the sense of the Congress that any negotiations 22 USC 2151 toward the normalization of relations with Cuba be conducted in a note. deliberate manner and on a reciprocal basis, and that the vital concerns of the United States with respect to the basic rights and interests of United States citizens whose persons or property are the subject of such negotiations be protected. (b) Furthermore, it is the sense of Congress that the Cuban policies and actions regarding the use of its military and paramilitary personnel beyond its borders and its disrespect for the human rights of individuals are among the elements which must be taken into account in any such negotiations. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD KOREA

SEC. 512. (a) The Congress declares that— (1) United States policy toward Korea should continue to be arrived at by joint decision of the President and the Congress; (2) in any implementation of the President's policy of gradual V and phased reduction of United States ground forces from the . Republic of Korea, the United States should seek to accomplish such reduction in stages consistent with United States interests in Asia, notably Japan, and with the security interests of the Republic of Korea; (3) any implementation of this policy should be carried out
 * . with a careful regard to the interest of the United States in continuing its close relationship with the people and government of

Japan, in fostering democratic practices in the Republic of Korea, and in maintaining stable relations among the countries of East Asia; and (4) these interests can be served most effectively by a policy which involves consultations by the United States Government, as appropriate, with the governments of the region, particularly those directly involved. (b)(1) Any implementation of the foregoing policy shall be carried out in regular consultation with the Congress. (2) Not later than February 15, 1978, and not later than February 15 of each year thereafter until any such withdrawal is completed, the President shall transmit a report in writing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Foreign Relations, Armed Services, and Intelligence of the Senate assessing the implementation of the foregoing policy.

22 USC 2428a.

Presidential consultation with Congress. Presidential report, transmittal to Speaker of the House and Senate committees.

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