Yushchenko Speaks To US Congress

Concorde Capital: This was an important moment of recognition for Yushchenko, as he is only the second leader of a former Soviet Bloc country to speak to US Congress. Czech President Vaclav Havel also addressed the US legislature. Notably, Yuschenko called on the US Congress to abolish the 1974 Jackson-Vanik Amendment, which would allow Ukraine to gain ?Most favored nation trading status.? He also proposed congress grant Ukraine the status of a market economy before September, which the US senators are likely to do.