[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 38 (Monday, September 24, 2007)]
[Pages 1235-1236]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message to the Senate Transmitting a Treaty Between the United States, 
the United Kingdom, and Northern Ireland Concerning Defense Trade 
Cooperation

September 20, 2007

To the Senate of the United States:

    I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification 
the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and 
the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 
Ireland Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, done at Washington and 
London on June 21 and 26, 2007. I transmit, for the information of the 
Senate, the report of the Department of State concerning this Treaty.
    My Administration is prepared to provide to the Senate for its 
information other relevant documents, including proposed implementing 
arrangements to be concluded pursuant to the Treaty, relevant 
correspondence with the Government of the United Kingdom about the 
Treaty, and proposed amendments to the International Traffic in Arms 
Regulations.
    This Treaty will allow for greater cooperation between the United 
States and the United Kingdom, enhancing the operational capabilities 
and interoperability of the armed forces of both countries. I recommend 
that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this Treaty.
                                                George W. Bush
 The White House,
 September 20, 2007.

Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
September 21.

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