September 27, 1991

PNC authorizes PLO Exec. Comm. to "continue its current efforts to achieve the best conditions that can ensure success for the peace process in accordance with PNC resolutions." (MEM 9/30)

U.S. Senate approves amendment to legislation authorizing U.S. defense spending to prohibit department from signing contracts with companies honoring Arab League boycott of Israel, companies doing business with Israel. However, legislation allows secy. of defense to waive the prohibition if he feels the U.S. must contract with a country honoring the boycott in order to facilitate important national security concerns. Vote comes in wake of recent change in Arab League policy concerning boycotts [see 9/17]. (MEM 9/30)