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PROCLAMATION 6949—OCT. 29, 1996 111 STAT. 2809 Annex II (continued) Section B. Modifications to Sections A. D and F of the Annex to Proclamation 6763 of December 23. 1994. (con.) (3). Modifications to Section F: (con.) (c). For subheading 9106.90.55 In such section, the years 1996 and 1997 are modified by deleting "0.7% on the apparatus 1% on the battery" and "0.3% on the apparatus 0.5% on the battery", respectively, and Inserting "0.7% on the apparatus + 1% on the battery" and "0.3% on the apparatus + 0.5% on the battery" In lieu thereof. (d). For subheading 9106.90.75 In such section, the years 1996 and 1997 are modified by deleting "0.7% on the apparatus 1% on the battery" and "0.3% on the apparatus 0.5% on the battery", respectively, and Inserting "0.7%" and "0.3%" in lieu thereof. Section C. Modification to Section B of Annex II to Proclamation 6821 of September 12. 1995. Item (7) in section B Is modified by deleting such item and inserting the following new item which should read as follows: "(7) The article description for subheading 2934.90.70 is modified by deleting "2-Methyl-4-isothlazoline-3-one;" from such description and by inserting in alphabetical sequence "2-Methyl-4 -isothia2olin-3 -one;" in the article description for subheading 2934.10.70." Section D. Modification to Annex II and III to Proclamation 6857 of December 11. 1995. (1) Item 273 of Annex II to such proclamation is modified by deleting "hot-working" from the article description of the superior text immediately preceding subheading 8475.21.00 and inserting "hot working" in lieu thereof. (2) Item (2) in section B of Annex III to such proclamation Is modified by deleting "3283.19.20" appearing after "3823.12.00" and inserting "3823.19.20" in lieu thereof. Proclamation 6949 of October 29, 1996 National American Indian Heritage Month, 1996 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout our history, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been an integral part of the American character. Against the odds, America's first peoples have endured, and they remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral presence. Tribal America has brought to this great country certain values and ideas that have become ingrained in the American spirit: the knowledge that humans can thrive and prosper without destroying the natural environment; the understanding that people from very different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and traditions can come together to build a great country; and the awareness that diversity can be a source of strength rather than division. As we celebrate American Indian Heritage Month this year, we take note of the injustices that have been suffered by American Indian people. Even today, few enjoy the full bounty of America's prosperity. But