    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [December 9, 2006]
    [Page 2172]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Passage of United States-India Civil Nuclear
    Cooperation Legislation
    December 9, 2006

        Congress has agreed upon bipartisan legislation that will strengthen
    the strategic relationship between America and India and deliver
    valuable benefits to both nations. I am pleased that our two countries
    will soon have increased opportunities to work together to meet our
    energy needs in a manner that does not increase air pollution and
    greenhouse gas emissions, promotes clean development, supports
    nonproliferation, and advances our trade interests.
        I appreciate Congress's support for the U.S.-India civil nuclear
    cooperation initiative and would like to thank Chairman Hyde, Ranking Member Lantos,
    Chairman Lugar, and Ranking Member
    Biden for their leadership on this
    extraordinary legislation. I look forward to signing this bill into law
    soon.

    Note: The statement referred to H.R. 5682.