    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [July 9, 1997]
    [Page 938]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Message to the Senate Transmitting the France-United States
    Extradition Treaty With Documentation
    July 9, 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
    United States of America and France, signed at Paris on April 23, 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.
        The provisions in this Treaty, which includes an Agreed Minute,
    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 9, 1997.

    Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    July 10.