Dear Mr. Speaker:   (Dear Madam President:)

In accordance with section 203(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the “Act”), I hereby transmit documents to the Congress that describe the safeguard action that I have proclaimed on imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including sections 201 and 203(a)(1) of the Act, and the reasons for taking these actions.

                              Sincerely,                               JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.