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Memorandum on Export-Import Bank Support for U.S. Exports to Iraq

August 27, 2003

 Presidential Determination No. 2003-33


Memorandum for the Secretary of State


Subject: Determination on Export-Import Bank Support For U.S. Exports to 
Iraq

    Consistent with section 2(b)(4) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 
1945, as amended, I hereby determine and certify to the Congress that it 
is in the national interest for the Export-Import Bank to guarantee, 
insure, or extend credit, or participate in the extension of credit in 
support of United States exports to Iraq.
    You are directed to report this determination to the Congress and to 
provide copies of the justification explaining the basis for this 
determination. You are further directed to publish this determination in 
the Federal Register.

                                                George W. Bush