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* REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN BEGINS IN SLOVAKIA
CZECH PRESIDENT ON UPCOMING U.S. TRIP. Vaclav Havel
said in his regular radio address yesterday that his
working visit to the U.S., which begins tomorrow, takes
place at a time when there is significant opposition to
NATO expansion among U.S. senators and congressmen.
Noting that NATO will decide at its Madrid summit in July
about admitting new members, he said the issue is of key
importance for the Czech Republic. Havel remarked that
another reason for his trip is to receive the European
Statesman Award, together with German President Roman
Herzog. The award is being given to the two leaders in
connection with the approval of the Czech-German
declaration, which is regarded as a step toward
reconciliation between the two states.
REFERENDUM CAMPAIGN BEGINS IN SLOVAKIA. A 10-
day campaign leading up to the 23-24 May referendum on
Slovakia's NATO membership and direct presidential
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