    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [June 4, 2000]
    [Page 1080]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Russia-United States Joint Statement on Funding Procedures
    June 4, 2000

        In connection with the Memorandum of Agreement Between the United
    States of America and the Russian Federation on the Establishment of a
    Joint Center for the Exchange of Data from Early Warning Systems and
    Notifications of Missile Launches, the Parties have agreed that:
         fulfillment of any financial obligations of the United
                States of America or the Russian Federation is subject to
                the availability of funds for such purpose;

                 transfer for the purpose of this Memorandum by the United
                States of America or the Russian Federation of any
                technology or equipment pursuant to this Memorandum is
                subject to the export laws and regulations of the United
                States of America or the Russian Federation, respectively;
                and

                 fulfillment of any financial obligations by the United
                States of America or the Russian Federation regarding any
                renovation or improvement of the Joint Data Exchange Center
                (JDEC) building and grounds or equipping the JDEC with
                hardware and software is subject to authorization, when
                required, by the Congress of the United States of America or
                the Government of the Russian Federation, respectively.

    Note: The joint statement was released by the Office of the Press
    Secretary in conjunction with the joint statement formally entitled,
    ``Memorandum of Agreement Between the United States of America and the
    Russian Federation on the Establishment of a Joint Center for the
    Exchange of Data From Early Warning Systems and Notifications of Missile
    Launches.'' An original was not available for verification of the
    content of this joint statement.