    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1996, Book I)]
    [May 17, 1996]
    [Page 768]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting the Malaysia-United States
    Extradition Treaty
    May 17, 1996

    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
    Malaysia, and a related exchange of notes signed at Kuala Lumpur on
    August 3, 1995.
        I transmit also 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 further 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 follow generally the form and content
    of extradition treaties recently concluded by the United States. Upon
    entry into force of this Treaty, the Extradition Treaty between the
    United States and Great Britain signed at London December 22, 1931, will
    cease to have effect, with certain exceptions, between the United States
    and Malaysia.
        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,
    May 17, 1996.