    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [September 15, 1997]
    [Page 1169]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Trade in
    Military Articles and Services
    September 15, 1997

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        As required by section 655 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as
    amended (22 U.S.C. 2415), I transmit herewith the annual report on U.S.
    exports of defense articles and services, and on imports of military
    articles to the United States.
            Sincerely,

                                                          William J. Clinton

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Newt Gingrich, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Albert Gore, Jr., President of the Senate.