    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [September 20, 2007]
    [Pages 1223-1224]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting a Treaty Between the United States,
    the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland Concerning Defense Trade
    Cooperation
    September 20, 2007

    To the Senate of the United States:
        I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification
    the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and
    the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
    Ireland Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, done at Washington and
    London on June 21 and 26, 2007. I transmit, for the information of the
    Senate, the report of the Department of State concerning this Treaty.
        My Administration is prepared to provide to the Senate for its
    information other relevant documents, including proposed implementing
    arrangements to be concluded pursuant to the Treaty, relevant
    correspondence with the Government of the United Kingdom about the
    Treaty, and proposed amendments to the International Traffic in Arms
    Regulations.

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        This Treaty will allow for greater cooperation between the United
    States and the United Kingdom, enhancing the operational capabilities
    and interoperability of the armed forces of both countries. I recommend
    that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this Treaty.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     September 20, 2007.

    Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    September 21.