09/20/1984
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"Designation is an important step for the Bahamas in its effort to strengthen its economy."
"I wish to inform you of my intent to designate the Bahamas as a beneficiary of the trade-liberalizing measures provided for in this Act."
"The Bahamas have demonstrated to my satisfaction that its laws, practices, and policies are in conformity with the designation criteria of the CBERA."
"The United States will keep abreast of developments in the Bahamas and other beneficiary countries and entities which are pertinent to the designation criteria."