[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 40, Number 2 (Monday, January 12, 2004)]
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Memorandum on Eligibility of the Regional Security System (RSS) To 
Receive Defense Articles and Services Under the Foreign Assistance Act 
and the Arms Export Control Act

January 5, 2004

 Presidential Determination No. 2004-20

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Subject: Eligibility of the Regional Security System (RSS) to Receive 
Defense Articles and Services under the Foreign Assistance Act and the 
Arms Export Control Act

    Consistent with the provisions of section 503(a) of the Foreign 
Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and section 3(a)(1) of the Arms 
Export Control Act, I hereby find that the furnishing of defense 
articles and services to the RSS will strengthen the security of the 
United States and promote world peace.
    You are authorized and directed to report this finding to the 
Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
                                                George W. Bush