    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
    [December 3, 2007]
    [Page 1514]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Senate Transmitting a Treaty Between the United States
    and Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation
    December 3, 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 Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, done
    at Sydney, September 5, 2007. I transmit also, for the information of
    the Senate, the report of the Department of State that includes an
    overview of 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 Australia, and proposed amendments
    to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
        This Treaty will allow for greater cooperation between the United
    States and Australia, 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,

     December 3, 2007.

    Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on
    December 4.