    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (1999, Book II)]
    [September 8, 1999]
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    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Message to the Senate Transmitting the Dominican Republic-United States
    Stolen Vehicle Treaty
    September 8, 1999

    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 Treaty Between the Government of
    the United States of America and the Government of the Dominican
    Republic for the Return of Stolen or Embezzled Vehicles, with Annexes,
    signed at Santo Domingo on April 30, 1996. I transmit also, for the
    information of the Senate, the report of the Department of State with
    respect to the Treaty.
        The Treaty is one of a series of stolen vehicles treaties being
    negotiated by the United States in order to eliminate the difficulties
    faced by owners of vehicles that have been stolen and transported across
    international borders. When it enters into force, it will be an
    effective tool to facilitate the return of U.S. vehicles that have been
    stolen or embezzled and taken to the Dominican Republic.
        I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration
    to the Treaty, with Annexes, and give its advice and consent to
    ratification.

                                                          William J. Clinton

    The White House,

    September 8, 1999.