    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [July 1, 2003]
    [Page 813]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Peacekeeping
    Operations
    July 1, 2003

    Dear Mr. Chairman:
        I transmit herewith the 2002 Annual Report to the Congress on
    Peacekeeping, prepared by my Administration, consistent with section 4
    of the United Nations Participation Act (Public Law 79-264), as amended.
        United Nations and other peacekeeping operations around the world
    helped the United States protect our interests, and ensured that other
    nations shared with us the burdens, risks, and costs of maintaining
    international stability. In 2002, my Administration worked closely with
    the United Nations and key member states to promote sound peacekeeping
    policies, realistic mandates, and appropriately sized missions.
        I will continue to work with the Congress to ensure that
    peacekeeping, under the right circumstances, remains a viable option for
    maintaining international peace and security.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Richard G. Lugar, chairman, Senate
    Committee on Foreign Relations, John W. Warner, chairman, Senate
    Committee on Armed Services, Ted Stevens, chairman, Senate Committee on
    Appropriations, Henry J. Hyde, chairman, House Committee on
    International Relations, C.W. Bill Young, chairman, House Committee on
    Appropriations, and Duncan Hunter, chairman, House Committee on Armed
    Services.