    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [June 30, 2008]
    [Pages 894-895]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Issuance of Temporary
    Munitions Export Licenses for Exports to China
    June 30, 2008

    Dear Madam Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 902(b)(2) of the
    Foreign Relations Authorization Act, FY 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-
    246) (the ``Act''), and as President of the United States, I hereby
    report to the Congress that it is in the national interest of the United
    States to terminate temporarily the suspensions under section 902(a)(3)
    of the Act with respect to the issuance of temporary munitions export
    licenses for exports to the People's Republic of China insofar as these
    restrictions pertain to firearms and related items for use by U.S. and
    non-U.S. athletes

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    competing in shooting events, and military gyroscopes that are embedded
    in mobile high definition television camera systems for use by U.S.
    filming crews, at the Beijing Olympics. Licensing requirements remain in
    place for these exports and require review and approval on a case-by-
    case basis by the United States Government. The equipment will be
    returned to the United States following the end of the games.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: Identical letters were sent to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House
    of Representatives, and Richard B. Cheney, President of the Senate.