[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 49 (Monday, December 10, 2007)]
[Page 1555]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message to the Senate Transmitting a Treaty Between the United States 
and Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation

December 3, 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 Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, done 
at Sydney, September 5, 2007. I transmit also, for the information of 
the Senate, the report of the Department of State that includes an 
overview of 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 Australia, and proposed amendments 
to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
    This Treaty will allow for greater cooperation between the United 
States and Australia, 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,
 December 3, 2007.

Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
December 4.