[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
[July 30, 2008]
[Pages 1069-1070]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Comprehensive 
Nuclear Threat Reduction and Security
July 30, 2008

Dear Madam Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
    I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, consistent with the 
provisions of section 699M of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 
(Public Law 110-161), the enclosed report entitled, ``Comprehensive 
Nuclear Threat Reduction and Security Plan.''
    This report, compiled by the Departments of State, Defense, Energy, 
and Homeland Security, details Federal plans to ensure that all weapons 
and weapons-

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usable material at vulnerable sites are secure from terrorist threats. 
As required, the report includes information on sustainability plans, 
interagency cooperation, programmatic and budgetary requirements, and 
international engagement related to these vital national security 
efforts.
         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.