Memorandum from the President: Study of Compensation and Benefits for Filipino Veterans (7/27/00)

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Memorandum from the President: Study of Compensation and Benefits for Filipino Veterans (7/27/00)

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                              THE WHITE HOUSE

                       Office of the Press Secretary


For Immediate Release                                 July 27,2000


                                 July 27, 2000




MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
THE SECRETARY OF STATE THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

SUBJECT:       Study of Compensation and Benefits for Filipino
               Veterans


My Administration has recognized the unique contribution of Filipino
veterans of the Second World War and worked to improve their compensation
and benefits.  In fact, for the last two sessions of Congress we have
proposed legislation to eliminate the current dollar limitation for
authorized compensation payments to Filipino beneficiaries residing in the
United States.  The proposed legislation has not been enacted.  This
reality, coupled with the fact that numerous Filipino veterans have
immigrated to this country, suggests that the we need to raise awareness of
the issues and options to help this group of deserving veterans.

To that end, I am directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to complete a
study by October 31, 2000, of the needs of these veterans and the options
available for addressing those needs.  This study shall be conducted in
coordination with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department
of State, and the Department of Defense, and would include a historical
background of, and the issues associated with, the benefits afforded to
Filipino veterans.  It should also take into consideration changes in the
Filipino veteran population and review options relative to the benefits
afforded these veterans.  It also would include the cost implications of
options approved by OMB.



                                     WILLIAM J. CLINTON



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