    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 28, 1997]
    [Pages 1021-1022]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting the Cyprus-United States
    Extradition Treaty With Documentation
    July 28, 1997

    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 Cyprus (``the Treaty''), signed at Washington on June 17,
    1996.
        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.

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        The provisions in this Treaty follow generally the form and content
    of extradition treaties recently concluded by the United States.
        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 28, 1997.