[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 32, Number 21 (Monday, May 27, 1996)]
[Page 887]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message to the Senate Transmitting the Malaysia-United States 
Extradition Treaty

May 17, 1996

To the Senate of the United States:

    With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to 
ratification, I transmit herewith the Extradition Treaty between the 
Government of the United States of America and the Government of 
Malaysia, and a related exchange of notes signed at Kuala Lumpur on 
August 3, 1995.
    I transmit also for the information of the Senate, the report of the 
Department of State with respect to the Treaty. As the report explains, 
the Treaty will not require further implementing legislation.
    This Treaty will, upon entry into force, enhance cooperation between 
the law enforcement communities of both countries. It will thereby make 
a significant contribution to international law enforcement efforts.
    The provisions in this Treaty follow generally the form and content 
of extradition treaties recently concluded by the United States. Upon 
entry into force of this Treaty, the Extradition Treaty between the 
United States and Great Britain signed at London December 22, 1931, will 
cease to have effect, with certain exceptions, between the United States 
and Malaysia.
    I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration 
to the Treaty and give its advice and consent to ratification.
                                            William J. Clinton
The White House,
May 17, 1996.

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