    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [October 1, 2008]
    [Page 1263]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of India-United States Nuclear Cooperation
    and Nonproliferation Legislation
    October 1, 2008

        I congratulate the Senate on passing the United States-India Nuclear
    Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act, H.R. 7081. In
    particular, I commend the members of the Senate Foreign Relations
    Committee for their leadership in crafting this important bipartisan
    legislation. I also thank Majority Leader Reid
    and Minority Leader McConnell
    for bringing this bill to a vote prior to the Senate's adjournment. This
    legislation will strengthen our global nuclear nonproliferation efforts,
    protect the environment, create jobs, and assist India in meeting its
    growing energy needs in a responsible manner.
        I look forward to signing this bill into law and continuing to
    strengthen the U.S.-India strategic partnership.