    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [November 15, 2002]
    [Page 2081]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on the
    Contributions of European Nations and Organizations to the Peacekeeping
    Operations in Kosovo
    November 15, 2002

    Dear _____ :
        As required by the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization
    Act, Public Law 106-398, section 1213, I transmit herewith a report on
    the contributions of European nations and organizations to the
    peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.
        This report, prepared by the Department of State, concludes that the
    Europeans have carried a significant portion of the aid-sharing burden
    in the region and that their commitment to reconstruction, humanitarian
    relief, and institution and peace-building has been a strong one.
    Continued attention and commitments of assistance from all donors remain
    crucial for medium- and long-term development in Kosovo.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., chairman, and
    Jesse Helms, ranking member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations;
    Robert C. Byrd, chairman, and Ted Stevens, ranking member, Senate
    Committee on Appropriations; Carl Levin, chairman, and John. W. Warner,
    ranking member, Senate Committee on Armed Services; Henry J. Hyde,
    chairman, and Tom Lantos, ranking member, House Committee on
    International Relations; C.W. Bill Young, chairman, and David R. Obey,
    ranking member, House Committee on Appropriations; and Bob Stump,
    chairman, and Ike Skelton, ranking member, House Committee on Armed
    Services. This letter was released by the Office of the Press Secretary
    on November 18.