    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [October 22, 2008]
    [Page 1337]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Certifying Exports to the People's
    Republic of China
    October 22, 2008

    Dear Madam Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        In accordance with the provisions of section 1512 of the Strom
    Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public
    Law 105-261), I hereby certify that the export to the People's Republic
    of China of two jet mills for fine grinding of friable or crystalline
    materials to be used in the manufacture of spandex fiber and
    semiconductor compounds and one spare beam centerline that will be
    exported for repair/replacement for the continuous operation of a cargo
    inspection system is not detrimental to the U.S. space launch industry,
    and that the material and equipment, including any indirect technical
    benefit that could be derived from such exports, will not measurably
    improve the missile or space launch capabilities of the People's
    Republic of China.
             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.