    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [September 13, 2005]
    [Page 1428]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting the Israel-United States Protocol
    Amending the Convention Relating to Extradition
    September 13, 2005

    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 Protocol between the Government of
    the United States and the Government of the State of Israel, signed at
    Jerusalem on July 6, 2005.
        In addition, I transmit for the information of the Senate the report
    of the Department of State with respect to the Protocol. As the report
    explains, the Protocol will not require implementing legislation.
        The Protocol amends the Convention Relating to Extradition (the
    ``1962 Convention''), signed at Washington on December 10, 1962. The
    Protocol updates the 1962 Convention in a manner consistent with our
    modern extradition treaties. The Protocol will, upon entry into force,
    enhance cooperation between the law enforcement communities of both
    nations and make a significant contribution to international law
    enforcement efforts.
        I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration
    to the Protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     September 13, 2005.

    Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    September 14.