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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and the President of the Senate
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary June 30, 2008

Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives and the President of the Senate

ÿÿWhite House News


June 30, 2008

Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:)

Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 902(b)(2) of the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, FY 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-246) (the
"Act"), and as President of the United States, I hereby report to the
Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States to
terminate temporarily the suspensions under section 902(a)(3) of the Act
with respect to the issuance of temporary munitions export licenses for
exports to the People's Republic of China insofar as these restrictions
pertain to firearms and related items for use by U.S. and non-U.S. athletes
competing in shooting events, and military gyroscopes that are embedded in
mobile high definition television camera systems for use by U.S. filming
crews, at the Beijing Olympics. Licensing requirements remain in place for
these exports and require review and approval on a case-by-case basis by
the United States Government. The equipment will be returned to the United
States following the end of the games.

Sincerely,

GEORGE W. BUSH

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