[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S11914]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


      REMOVAL OF INJUNCTION OF SECRECY--TREATY DOCUMENT NO. 110-7

  Mr. KERRY. As in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the 
injunction of secrecy be removed from the following treaty transmitted 
to the Senate on September 20, 2007, by the President of the United 
States: Treaty with the United Kingdom Concerning Defense Trade 
Cooperation, Treaty Document No. 110-7. I further ask 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:
  I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification the 
Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the 
Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 
Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, done at Washington and London on 
June 21 and 26, 2007. I transmit, for the information of the Senate, 
the report of the Department of State concerning this Treaty.
  My Administration is prepared to provide to the Senate for its 
information other relevant documents, including proposed implementing 
arrangements to be concluded pursuant to the Treaty, relevant 
correspondence with the Government of the United Kingdom about the 
Treaty, and proposed amendments to the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations.
  This Treaty will allow for greater cooperation between the United 
States and the United Kingdom, enhancing the operational capabilities 
and interoperability of the armed forces of both countries. I recommend 
that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this Treaty.
                                                      George W. Bush.  
The White House, September 20, 2007.

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