    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1995, Book II)]
    [September 5, 1995]
    [Pages 1308-1309]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting the Philippines-United States
    Extradition Treaty
    September 5, 1995

    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 Extradition Treaty Between the
    Government of the United States of America and the Government of the
    Republic of the Philippines, signed at Manila on November 13, 1994.

        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.

        Together with the Treaty Between the Government of the United States
    of America and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines on
    Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, also signed November 13,
    1994, 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 follow generally the form and content
    of extradition treaties recently concluded by the United States.

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        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,

    September 5, 1995.