[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 97 (Thursday, July 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S7225]
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      REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 105-15

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous 
consent that the injunction of secrecy be removed from the following 
treaty transmitted to the Senate on July 10, 1997, by the President of 
the United States:
  Extradition Treaty with Spain (Treaty Document No. 105-15).
  I further ask unanimous consent that the treaty be considered as 
having been read the first time; that it be referred, with accompanying 
papers, to the Committee on Foreign Relations and ordered to be 
printed; and that the President's message be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The message of the President is as follows:

To the Senate of the United States:
  With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to 
ratification, I transmit herewith the Third Supplementary Extradition 
Treaty Between the United States of America and the Kingdom of Spain, 
signed at Madrid on March 12, 1996 (the ``Treaty'').
  In addition, I transmit, for the information of the Senate, the 
report of the Department of State with respect to the Treaty. As the 
report explains, the Treaty will not require implementing legislation.
  This Treaty will, upon entry into force, enhance cooperation between 
the law enforcement communities of both countries. It will thereby make 
a significant contribution to international law enforcement efforts.
  The provisions in this Treaty are consistent with United States 
extradition policy.
  I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to 
the Treaty and give its advice and consent to ratification.
                                                  William J. Clinton.  
  The White House, July 10, 1997.

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