    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [August 28, 2008]
    [Page 1161]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Certifying Exports to the People's
    Republic of China
    August 28, 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 one two-inch fluid energy mill for the research and
    development of pharmaceutical powders and ten accelerometers for
    incorporation into railway geometry measurement systems is not
    detrimental to the United States 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.