April 27, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2603

b The amounts shown represent the estimated effect of the public laws on c Excludes off budget amounts. the deficit. d Excludes amounts designated as emergency requirements. ENFORCEMENT REPORT OF LEGISLATION POST-S.CON.RES. 3, FY 2017 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET RESOLUTION

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ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION (iv) Military Department: Army. Marker Beacon, (AN/ARN–123, Doppler/GPS Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, section (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: GR–B–JBK, (AN/ASN–128, Tactical Air GR–B–XMH. (TACAN) System AN/ARN–154(V), VGH FM 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc. Paid, Of- Homing (AN/ARC–20lD) is provided through requires that Congress receive prior no- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. the FM communication radio. Transponder tification of certain proposed arms (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained equipment (AN/APX–118) consists of an IFF sales as defined by that statute. Upon in the Defense Article or Defense Services receiver with inputs from the barometric al- such notification, the Congress has 30 Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. timeter for altitude encoding. The AN/APX– calendar days during which the sale (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 118 and AN/APX–118A transponder is classi- may be reviewed. The provision stipu- April 27, 2017. fied SECRET if Mode 4, or Mode 5 fill is in- lates that, in the Senate, the notifica- *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms stalled in the equipment with a crypto de- Export Control Act. tion of proposed sales shall be sent to vice. Mission equipment consists of the radar signal detecting set, (AN/APR–39A(V)1) and the chairman of the Senate Foreign POLICY JUSTIFICATION Government of Greece—CH–47D Helicopters the Common Warning System Relations Committee. (CMWS) (AN/AAR–57). The AN/APR–39 Series In keeping with the committee’s in- The Government of Greece requested the Radar Warning Receiver sets are sensitive tention to see that relevant informa- possible sale of five (5) CH–47D helicopters, items are classified SECRET if the Unit Data tion is available to the full Senate, I seven (7) Common Missile Warning Systems Module has threat data software installed. ask unanimous consent to have printed (CMWS) (one (1) for each aircraft plus two (2) The software for this system determines the spares), and twelve (12) T55–GA–714A turbine classification. Normally a customer has spe- in the RECORD the notifications which engines (two (2) for each aircraft plus two (2) have been received. If the cover letter cific software developed to meet their re- spares). Also included are mission equip- quirements. references a classified annex, then such ment, communications and navigation 2. All defense articles and services listed in annex is available to all Senators in equipment, ground support equipment, spe- this transmittal have been authorized for re- cial tools and test equipment, spares, publi- the office of the Foreign Relations lease and export to Greece. Committee, room SD–423. cations, Maintenance Work Order/Engineer- ing Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs), technical 3. A determination has been made that the There being no objection, the mate- Government of Greece can provide the same rial was ordered to be printed in the support, and training, and other associated support equipment and services. The total degree of protection for the sensitive tech- RECORD, as follows: estimated cost is $80 million. nology being released as the U.S. Govern- DEFENSE SECURITY This proposed sale will enhance the foreign ment. The sale is necessary in furtherance of COOPERATION AGENCY, policy and national security objectives of the U.S. foreign policy and national security Arlington, VA. the United States by helping to improve the objectives as outlined in the Policy Jus- Hon. BOB CORKER, security of a NATO ally that has been, and tification of the notification. Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, continues to be, an important force for polit- DEFENSE SECURITY U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. ical stability and economic progress. Greece COOPERATION AGENCY, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- intends to use these defense articles and Arlington, VA. porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of services to modernize its armed forces by in- Hon. BOB CORKER, the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, creasing its rotary-wing transport capa- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. bility. This will contribute to the Greek U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. 17–15, concerning the Army’s proposed Let- military’s goal to upgrade its capability DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- while further enhancing greater interoper- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of ment of Greece for defense articles and serv- ability between Greece, the U.S. and other the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, ices estimated to cost $80 million, After this allies. we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. letter is delivered to your office, we plan to The proposed sale of this equipment and 17–11, concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- issue a news release to notify the public of support does not alter the basic military bal- ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- this proposed sale. ance in the region. ment of Australia for defense articles and Sincerely, There is no principal contractor as the sys- services estimated to cost $137.6 million. J.W. RIXEY, tems will be coming from U.S. Army stocks. After this letter is delivered to your office, Vice-Admiral, USN Director. There are no known offset agreements pro- we plan to issue a news release to notify the Enclosures. posed in connection with this potential sale. public of this proposed sale. TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–15 Implementation of this proposed sale will Sincerely, Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of require U.S. Government or contractor rep- J.W. RIXEY, Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the resentatives to travel to Greece for equip- Vice Admiral, USN Director. Arms Export Control Act, as amended ment de-processing/fielding, system check- Enclosures. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of out and new equipment training. TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–11 Greece There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- (ii) Total Estimated Value: fense readiness as a result of this proposed Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Major Defense Equipment* $34 million. sale. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Other $46 million. Arms Export Control Act, as amended TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–15 Total $80 million. (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Australia tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the ation for Purchase: Arms Export Control Act (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * $119.5 million. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Annex Item No. vii Five (5) CH–47D Aircraft. Other $18.1 million. Seven (7) Common Missile Warning Sys- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Total $137.6 million. 1. The CH–47D is a medium lift aircraft, re- tems (CMWS) (one (1) for each aircraft plus (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- manufactured from CH–47A, B, and C air- two (2) spares). tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Twelve (12) T55–GA–714A Turbine Engines craft. The CH–47D aircraft, which includes ation for Purchase: (two (2) for each aircraft plus two (2) spares). two T55–GA–714A turbine engines, has been Non-MDE includes: Also under consider- identified as Major Defense Equipment Major Defense Equipment (MDE): ation for this sale is mission equipment, (MDE). The avionic system in the CH–47D Up to seventy (70) AGM–88B High Speed communications and navigation equipment, helicopter consists of the communications Anti-Radiation (HARM) Tactical ground support equipment, special tools and equipment providing HF (AN/ARC–220), VHF Missiles. test equipment, spares, publications, Mainte- AM/FM (AN/ARC–186) and UHF–AM (AN/ Up to forty (40) AGM–88E Advanced Anti- nance Work Order/Engineering Change Pro- ARC–l64) communications. The voice secure Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) Tac- posals (MWO/ECPs), technical support, and equipment consists of the TSEC/KY–58 and tical Missiles. training, and other associated support equip- the TSEC/KY–l00. The navigation equipment Up to sixteen (16) CATM–88B HARM Cap- ment and services. includes ADF (AN/ARN–89 or 149, VOR ILS tive Air Training Missiles (CATM).

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Up to sixteen (16) CATM–88E AARGM TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–11 TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–14 CATM. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Up to twenty-five (25) AGM–88B Control Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Sections. Arms Export Control Act Arms Export Control Act, as amended Up to twenty-five (25) AGM–88B Guidance Annex Item No. vii (i) Prospective Purchaser: Government of Sections. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Slovakia. Up to twenty (20) AGM–88E Control Sec- 1. The AGM–88E Advanced Anti-Radiation (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense Equipment * $0 million. tions. Guided Missile (AARGM) weapon system is Other $150 million. Up to twenty (20) AGM–88E Guidance Sec- an air-to-ground missile intended to suppress Total $150 million. tions. or destroy land or sea-based radar emitters (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Non-MDE includes: Up to forty-eight (48) associated with enemy air defenses and pro- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Telemetry/Flight Termination Systems, U.S. vides tactical air forces with a lethal coun- ation for Purchase: Government and contractor engineering, termeasure to enemy radar directed, surface- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None. technical and logistics support services, and to-air missiles, and air defense artillery Non-MDE: Nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility other associated support equipment and weapons systems. Destruction or suppression Helicopters with customer-unique modifica- services. of enemy radars denies the enemy the use of tions. Also included are WESCAM MX–10 (iv) Military Department: Navy. air defense systems, thereby improving the cameras, training, spare parts, and logistical (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: AT–P–AZN. survivability of our tactical aircraft. It uses support, mission equipment, communication a multimode seeker that incorporates global and navigation equipment, special tools and (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- positioning system/inertial measurement test equipment, ground support equipment, fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. unit (GPS/IMU) midcourse guidance, a radio airframe and engine spare parts, technical (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained frequency (RF) radiation homing receiver, data, publications, maintenance work order/ in the Defense Article or Defense Services an active millimeter wave seeker, an Inte- electronic change proposals, technical assist- Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached. grated Broadcast Service Receiver (IBS–R) ance, repair and return, quality assurance (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: and a Weapons Impact Assessment (WIA) team, and transportation of aircraft. *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms transmitter. The AARGM AGM–88E when as- (iv) Military Department: Army. Export Control Act. sembled is classified SECRET. The AARGM (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- POLICY JUSTIFICATION Guidance Section (seeker hardware) and Control Section with the Target Detector is fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Government of Australia—Anti-Radiation classified CONFIDENTIAL. in the Defense Article or Defense Services Missiles 2. The AGM–88B High Speed Anti-Radi- Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. Australia has requested a possible sale of ation Missiles (HARM) weapon system is an (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: up to seventy (70) AGM–88B High Speed Anti- air-to-ground missile intended to suppress or April 27, 2017. Radiation Missiles (HARM) Tactical Mis- destroy land or sea-based radar emitters as- * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms siles; up to forty (40) AGM–88E Advanced sociated with enemy air defenses and pro- Export Control Act. Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) vides tactical air forces with a lethal coun- POLICY JUSTIFICATION Tactical Missiles; up to sixteen (16) CATM– termeasure to enemy radar directed, surface- 88B HARM Captive Air Training Missiles to-air missiles, and air defense artillery Government of Slovakia—Bell 429 Light (CATM); up to sixteen (16) CATM–88E weapons systems. Destruction or suppression Utility Helicopters AARGM CATM; up to twenty-five (25) AGM– of enemy radars denies the enemy the use of Slovakia has requested a possible sale of 88B Control Sections; up to twenty-five (25) air defense systems, thereby improving the nine (9) Bell 429 Light Utility Helicopters AGM–88B Guidance Sections; up to twenty survivability of our tactical aircraft. The with customer-unique modifications. Also (20) AGM–88E Control Sections; up to twenty AGM–88B HARM when assembled is classi- included are WESCAM MX–10 cameras, (20) AGM–88E Guidance Sections; up to forty fied CONFIDENTIAL. The HARM Guidance training, spare parts, and logistical support, eight (48) Telemetry/Flight Termination Section (seeker hardware), and Control Sec- mission equipment, communication and Systems; U.S. Government and contractor tion with the Target Detector are classified navigation equipment, special tools and test engineering, technical and logistics support CONFIDENTIAL. equipment, ground support equipment, air- services; and other associated support equip- 3. If a technologically advanced adversary frame and engine spare parts, technical data, ment and services. The total estimated cost were to obtain knowledge of the specific publications, maintenance work order/elec- is $137.6 million. hardware and software elements of this pos- tronic change proposals, technical assist- This sale will contribute to the foreign pol- sible sale, the information could be used to ance, repair and return, quality assurance icy and national security of the United develop countermeasures which might re- team, and transportation of aircraft. The es- States by helping to improve the security of duce weapon system effectiveness or be used timated cost is $150 million. This proposed sale will enhance the foreign a major contributor to political stability, se- in the development of a system with similar policy and national security objectives of curity, and economic development in the or advanced capabilities. the United States by helping to improve the Western Pacific. Australia is an important 4. A determination has been made that the security of a NATO ally that has been, and Major non-NATO Ally and partner that con- Government of Australia can provide sub- continues to be an important force for polit- tributes significantly to peacekeeping and stantially the same degree of protection for ical stability and economic progress within humanitarian operations around the world. the technology being released as the US Gov- Europe. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to as- ernment. The sale is necessary in further- ance of the US foreign policy and national The proposed sale of the Bell 429 light util- sist our ally in developing and maintaining a ity helicopters will improve Slovakia’s capa- strong and ready self-defense capability. security objectives as outlined in the Policy Justification of the notification. bility to meet current and future threats. Australia is requesting these missiles for Slovakia will use the enhanced capability to its Electronic Attack EA–18G Growler air- 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for re- strengthen its homeland defense and deter craft. The proposed sale will improve Aus- regional threats. Slovakia will have no dif- tralia’s capability in current and future coa- lease and export to Australia. DEFENSE SECURITY ficulty absorbing these helicopters into its lition efforts. Australia will use this capa- armed forces. bility as a deterrent to regional threats and COOPERATION AGENCY, Arlington, VA. The proposed sale will not alter the basic to strengthen its homeland defense. Aus- military balance in the region. Hon. BOB CORKER, tralia will have no difficulty absorbing these The principal contractor will be Bell Heli- Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, additional missiles into its armed forces. copter of Piney Flats, Tennessee. There are U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. The proposed sale of this equipment and no known offset agreements in connection DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- with this potential sale. support does not alter the basic military bal- porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of Implementation of this proposed sale will ance in the region. the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, not require the assignment of any additional The prime contractors will be Orbital ATK we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. U.S. Government or contractor representa- (OA), Ridgecrest, CA, and Raytheon Missile 17–14, concerning the Army’s proposed Let- Systems Company, Tucson, AZ. There are no tives to Slovakia. ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- known offset agreements proposed in connec- ment of the Slovakia for defense articles and tion with this potential sale. fense readiness as a result of this proposed services estimated to cost $150 million. After sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will this letter is delivered to your office, we plan TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–14 not require the assignment of additional U.S. to issue a news release to notify the public of Government or contractor representatives to this proposed sale. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of travel to Australia. Sincerely, Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- J.W. RIXEY, Arms Export Control Act, as amended fense readiness as a result of this proposed Vice Admiral, USN, Director. Annex Item No. vii sale. Enclosures. (vii) Sensitivity of Technology:

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A determination has been made that the equipment, technical data, aircraft installa- displays, dual digital 3-axis autopilot and an recipient country can provide the same de- tion, flight test, certification, publications integrated electronic data recorder provides gree of protection for the sensitive tech- and training in order to upgrade the AN/ enhanced situational awareness and post nology being released as the U.S. Govern- AAQ–24(V) LAIRCM system on three (3) of flight analysis. The Bell 429 standard con- ment. its C–17 aircraft. The estimated total value is figuration for Communications, Navigation 3. This sale is necessary in furtherance of $33.5 million. and Surveillance (CNS) consists of Garmin the U.S. foreign policy and national security This proposed sale contributes to the for- GTN 650/750 NAV/COM/WAAS GPS system. objectives outlined in the Policy Justifica- eign policy and national security of the The Identifier, Friend or Foe (IFF) will be tion. Moreover, the benefits to be derived United States by enhancing the aircraft self- the APX–123, which provides the Mode 4/5 ca- from this sale, as outlined in the Policy Jus- protection capabilities of C–17 aircraft oper- pability. One (1) each Multi Sensor Cameras, tification, outweighs the potential damage ated by the NATO Airlift Management L3 WESCAM MX10s will be equipped on four that could result if the sensitive technology (NAM) Programme, a consortium of 12 na- (4) of the nine (9) Bell 429 Helicopters. The were revealed to unauthorized persons. tions, including the United States. The part- communications suite is as follows: one (1) 4. All defense articles and services listed in ner nations in this program fly missions in each AN/ARC–231 Multi-mode radios pro- this transmittal have been authorized for re- and around Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the viding VHF FM, VHF–AM, UHF, HQII and lease and export to the Slovak Republic. Levant, and North Africa. This sale an en- DAMA SATCOM. Aircraft survivability DEFENSE SECURITY hanced military capability for the NAM, and equipment (ASE) will not be provided on this COOPERATION AGENCY, will assist its associated nations in providing LOA. Arlington, VA airlift for personnel and equipment to loca- Identification and security classification Hon. BOB CORKER, tions requiring enhanced threat counter- of sensitive technological information and/or Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, measures. restricted information contained in the U.S. Senate, Washington, DC The proposed sale advances U.S. and NATO equipment, major components, subsystems, DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- policy goals of expanding the capabilities of software, technical data (Performance, porting requirements of Section 36(b)(I) of strategic airlift to NATO allies and partners. Maintenance, R&M, etc.) documentation, the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, The capabilities associated with this pro- training devices and services to be conveyed we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. posed sale bolster the military strength of with the proposed sale to include a brief jus- 17–06, concerning the Air Force’s proposed the NATO alliance and its partners by in- tification/explanation of why information is Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the creasing the self-protection capabilities of sensitive provided as follows: NATO Support and Procurement Agency for NAM airlift aircraft. NSPA will have no dif- (1) The AN/APX–123A, Identification defense articles and services estimated to ficulty absorbing this equipment. As these systems are defensive in nature, Friend of Foe (IFF) Transponder, is a space cost $33.5 million. After this letter is deliv- the proposed sale of this equipment and sup- diversity transponder and is installed on var- ered to your office, we plan to issue a news port will not alter the basic military balance ious military platforms. When installed in release to notify the public of this proposed in the region. conjunction with platform antennas and the sale. The prime contractor for production is RCU (or other appropriate control unit), the Sincerely, Northrup Grumman of Rolling Meadows, Illi- transponder provides identification, altitude J.W. RIXEY, nois. There are no known offset agreements and surveillance reporting in response to in- Vice Admiral, USN, Director. proposed in connection with this potential terrogations from airborne, ground-based Enclosures: and/or surface interrogators. The trans- sale. TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–06 ponder provides operational capabilities for Implementation of this proposed sale will Mark XIIA Identification Friend of Foe Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of not require the assignment of any additional (IFF) capabilities of Modes 1, 2, 3/A,C and 4&5 Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the U.S. Government or contractor representa- and Mode S (levels 1, 2, and 3 capable). Addi- Arms Export Control Act, as amended tives to NATO. tionally, the AN/APX–123 also provides auto- (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support There will be no adverse impact to U.S. de- mated ID, position and latitude of the air- and Procurement Agency (NSPA) fense readiness as a result of this proposed craft, and unencrypted ADS–B and is com- (ii) Total Estimated Value: sale. patible with the Traffic Alert and Collision Major Defense Equipment* $25.0 million. TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–06 Avoidance System (TCAS) II equipment. Other $8.5 million. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of (2) The WESCAM MX–10 is a small Multi- Total $33.5 million. Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Sensor, Multi-Spectral Imaging System with (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Arms Export Control Act Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Em- tities of Articles or Services under Consider- Annex Item No. vii ation for Purchase: The NATO Support and bedded with Global Positioning Systems (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: Procurement Agency requested the sale of (GPS) Standard Positioning Service (SPS). 1. The ANIAAQ–24V Large Aircraft Infra- AN/AAQ–24(V) Large Aircraft Infrared Coun- The WESCAM MX–10 camera system con- red Countermeasures (LAIRCM) is a self-con- termeasures (LAIRCM) components to sup- tains a LN–200 IMU manufactured by Nor- tained, directed energy countermeasures sys- port the upgrade of the LAIRCM system on throp Grumman in the United States. tem designed to protect aircraft from infra- three C–17 aircraft, along with spares. WESCAM MX–10 is embedded with GPS SPS. red-guided surface-to-air missiles. The sys- Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Fourteen SPS is a three-dimensional position and tem features digital technology and micro- (14) Guardian Laser Terminal Assemblies time determination capability provided to a miniature solid-state electronics. The sys- (GLTA) (9 + 5 spares). user equipped with a minimum capability tem operates in all conditions, detecting in- Six (6) LAIRCM System Processor Replace- GPS SPS receiver in accordance with GPS coming missiles and jamming infrared-seek- ments (LSPR) (3 + 3 spares). national policy. er equipped missiles with aimed bursts of (3) The AN/ARC–231 (V)(C) is a secure com- Non-MDE: This request also includes con- tractor spares, consumables, support equip- laser energy. The LAIRCM system compo- munication system that provides Line-of- nents required to upgrade the system are the Sight (LOS) communications and Beyond ment, technical data, aircraft installation, flight test, certification, publications, train- Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies Line-of-Sight (BLOS) satellite communica- (GLTA) and LAIRCM System Processor Re- tions (SATCOM), as well as Voice and data ing, program and logistics support services. (iv) Military Department: Air Force. placement (LSPR). The upgraded LAIRCM communications capabilities. In addition to for the C–17 uses three (3) GLTA and one (1) Satellite Communications, the AN/ARC–231 (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8–D–QAE. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- LSPR. LAIRCM system software, including (V)(C) provides Secure/Electronic Counter- fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. Operational Flight Program is classified SE- Countermeasures (ECCM) communications (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained CRET. Technical data and documentation to in the following waveform, The Single Chan- in the Defense Article or Defense Services be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. nel Ground and Airborne System Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. a. The LSPR component analyzes the data (SINCGARS) and the HAVE QUICK (HQ). The (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: from each Missile Warning System Sensor AN/ARC–231 functions by transmitting and April 27, 2017. and automatically deploys the appropriate receiving the Radio Frequency (RF) in the 30 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms countermeasure via the GLTA. MHz–511.995 MHZ range. The Receiver Trans- Export Control Act. b. The GLTA uses aimed bursts of laser en- mitter provides communication in Fre- ergy to jam infrared seeker equipped mis- POLICY JUSTIFICATION quency Modulation (FM), Very High Fre- siles when directed by the LSPR. The hard- quency—Amplitude Modulation Air Traffic NATO Support and Procurement Agency ware is UNCLASSIFIED. The software is SE- Control Band (VHF AM ATC), Very High (NSPA)—Large Aircraft Infrared Counter- CRET. Technical data and documentation to Frequency—Frequency Modulation Public measures (LAIRCM) System Components be provided are UNCLASSIFIED. Service & Maritime Band, Ultra High Fre- The NATO Support and Procurement 2. If a technologically advanced adversary quency—Amplitude Modulation (UHF AM) Agency (NSPA) requested the sale of four- were to obtain knowledge of the specific

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This sale is necessary in furtherance of rofit, software support, aircraft maintenance Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures the U.S. foreign policy and national security and technical support, support equipment, (LAIRCM) system (one (1) for each aircraft objectives outlined in the Policy Justifica- personnel training and training equipment, and one (1) spare). tion. Moreover, the benefits to be derived additional spare and repair parts, technical Five (5) System Processors for AN/AAQ– from this sale, as outlined in the Policy Jus- orders and publications, airworthiness cer- 24(V)N LAIRCM system (one (1) for each air- tification, outweigh the potential damage tification support, engine logistics support, craft and one (1) spare). that could result if the sensitive technology inspections, and other U.S. Government and Thirty (30) AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning were revealed to unauthorized persons. contractor engineering, logistics and pro- Sensors for the AN/AAQ–24(V)N LAIRCM sys- 4. All defense articles and services listed in gram support. The total estimated program tem (six (6) for each aircraft and six (6) this transmittal are authorized for release cost is $300 million. spares). and export to the NATO Support and Pro- This proposed sale will contribute to the Ten (10) LN–251 with Embedded Global Po- curement Agency, NATO Airlift Manage- foreign policy and national security of the sitioning Systems (GPS)/Inertial Naviga- ment Program pursuant to the NATO C–17 tions Systems (EGIs) (two (2) for each air- SAC MOU. United States (U.S.) by providing sustainment for three (3) C–17s operated by a craft and two (2) spares). DEFENSE SECURITY Non-MDE includes: Commercial engines; consortium of twelve nations, including the COOPERATION AGENCY, Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS); U.S. This program flies missions in and Arlington, VA. Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX– around Europe, Afghanistan, Iraq, the Le- Hon. BOB CORKER, 20HD; AN/AAQ–2(V)1 Acoustic System; AN/ vant, and North Africa. This proposed sale Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, APY–10 Radar; ALQ–240 Electronic Support will provide a similar readiness level for U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Measures; support equipment; operation sup- these C–17s as U.S.-operated C–17s. The cur- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- port systems; maintenance trainer/class- rent FMS case supporting these C–17s will porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of rooms; publications; software, engineering, expire on 20 September 2017. the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, and logistics technical assistance; foreign we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. The proposed sale will advance U.S. and NATO policy goals of expanding the capabili- Liaison officer support, contractor engineer- 17–19, concerning the Air Force’s proposed ing technical services; repair and return; Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the ties of strategic airlift to NATO allies and partners and sustain the ability to deploy in transportation; aircraft ferry; and other as- NATO Support and Procurement Agency for sociated training, support equipment and defense articles and services estimated to support of contingency operations outside of Europe. As the C–17 is a support asset, it services. cost $300 million. After this letter is deliv- (iv) Military Department: Navy (XX–P– would not affect the basic military balance ered to your office, we plan to issue a news SAH). release to notify the public of this proposed in the region. NSPA will have no difficulty (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: This would sale. absorbing this support. be New Zealand’s first purchase of the P–8A Sincerely, The prime contractor will be the Boeing Patrol Aircraft. New Zealand has one related J.W. RIXEY, Corporation of Chicago, Illinois. There are P–8A case, NZ–P–GEE, which provides P–8A Vice Admiral, USN, Director. no known offset agreements proposed in con- study and technical analysis support. Enclosures. nection with this potential sale. (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–19 Implementation of this proposed sale will fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of not require the assignment of any additional (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the U.S. Government or contractor representa- in the Defense Article or Defense Services Arms Export Control Act, as amended tives to the NATO Support and Procurement Proposed to be Sold: See Annex Attached. Agency. (i) Prospective Purchaser: NATO Support (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: There will be no adverse impact to U.S. de- and Procurement Agency (NSPA). April 27, 2017. (ii) Total Estimated Value: Major Defense fense readiness as a result of this proposed *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Equipment* $0 million. sale. All defense articles and services listed Export Control Act. Other $300 million. in this transmittal are authorized for release POLICY JUSTIFICATION Total $300 million. and export to the NSPA. New Zealand—P–8A Aircraft and Associated (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- DEFENSE SECURITY Support tities of Articles or Services under Consider- COOPERATION AGENCY, New Zealand has requested the potential ation for Purchase: Arlington, VA. sale of up to four (4) P–8A Patrol Aircraft. Major Defense Equipment (MDE): None. Hon. BOB CORKER, Each includes: commercial engines, Tactical Non-MDE: Follow-on support for three (3) Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations Open Mission Software (TOMS), Electro-Op- C–17 aircraft to include participation in the U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. tical (EO) and Infrared (IR) MX–20HD, AN/ Global Reach Improvement Program, con- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- tract labor for Class I modifications and porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of AAQ–2(V)1 Acoustic System, AN/APY–10 kits, in-country contractor support, alter- the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, Radar, ALQ–240 Electronic Support Meas- nate mission equipment, major modification we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. ures. Also included are eight (8) Multifunc- and retrofit, software support, aircraft main- 17–13, concerning the Navy’s proposed Let- tional Information Distribution System tenance and technical support, support ter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to the Govern- Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS); equipment, personnel training and training ment of New Zealand for defense articles and five (5) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assem- equipment, additional spare and repair parts, services estimated to cost $1.46 billion. After blies (GLTA) for the AN/AAQ–24(V)N; five (5) technical orders and publications, airworthi- this letter is delivered to your office, we plan System Processors for AN/AAQ–24(V)N; thir- ness certification support, engine logistics to issue a news release to notify the public of ty (30) AN/AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors support, inspections, and other U.S. Govern- this proposed sale. for the AN/AAQ–24(V)N; ten (10) LN–251 with ment and contractor engineering, logistics Sincerely, Embedded Global Positioning Systems (GPS)/Inertial Systems (EGIs); and program support. J.W. RIXEY, (iv) Military Department: Air Force (X7–D– Vice Admiral, USN, Director. support equipment; operation support sys- QAC). Enclosures. tems; maintenance trainer/classrooms; publi- (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: K8–D–QAG. cations; software, engineering, and logistics (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–13 technical assistance; foreign Liaison officer fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of support, contractor engineering technical (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the services; repair and return; transportation; in the Defense Article or Defense Services Arms Export Control Act, as amended aircraft ferry; and other associated training, Proposed to be Sold: None. (i) Prospective Purchaser: New Zealand. support equipment and services. The total (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: (ii) Total Estimated Value: estimated cost is $1.46 billion. April 27, 2017. Major Defense Equipment* $1.03 billion. This proposed sale will enhance the foreign * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Other $ .43 billion. policy and national security of the United Export Control Act. Total $1.46 billion. States by strengthening the security of a POLICY JUSTIFICATION (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and NATO Support and Procurement Agency tities of Articles or Services under Consider- continues to be, an important force for polit- (NSPA)—Continuation of C–17 Logistics ation for Purchase: ical stability within the region. New Zealand Support Services and Equipment Major Defense Equipment (MDE): is a close ally in the region and an important The NATO Support and Procurement Four (4) P–8A Patrol Aircraft, which in- partner on critical foreign policy and defense Agency (NSPA) has requested the possible cludes: Eight (8) Multifunctional Informa- issues.

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BOB CORKER, tributions. objects. Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, New Zealand has procured and operated c. AN/AAQ–2(V)1 Acoustic System. The U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. U.S. produced P–3 MSA for over 40 years, Acoustic sensor system is integrated within DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Pursuant to the re- providing critical capabilities to NATO and the mission system as the primary sensor or porting requirements of Section 36(b)(1) of coalition maritime operations. New Zealand the aircraft ASW missions. The system has the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, has maintained a close MSA acquisition and multi-static active coherent (MAC) 64 sono- we are forwarding herewith Transmittal No. sustainment relationship with the U.S. Navy buoy processing capability and acoustic sen- 16–87, concerning the Department of the over this period. The proposed sale will allow sor prediction tools. Navy’s proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Ac- New Zealand to recapitalize, modernize and d. AN/APY–10 Radar. The aircraft radar is ceptance to the Government of Israel for de- a direct derivative of the legacy AN/APS– sustain its MSA capability for the next 30 fense articles and services estimated to cost 137(V) installed in the P–3C. The radar capa- years. As a long-time P–3 operator, New Zea- $440 million. After this letter is delivered to bilities include GPS selective availability land will have no difficulty transitioning its your office, we plan to issue a news release anti-spoofing, SAR and ISAR imagery reso- MSA force to the P–8A and absorbing these to notify the public of this proposed sale. lutions, and periscope detection mode. aircraft into its armed forces. e. ALQ–240 Electronic Support Measures Sincerely, The proposed sale of this equipment and (ESM). This system provides real time capa- J.W. RIXEY, support does not alter the basic military bal- bility for the automatic detection, location, Vice Admiral, USN, Director. ance in the region. measurement, and analysis of RF-signals and Enclosures. The prime contractor will be The Boeing modes. Real time results are compared with TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–87 Company, Seattle, WA. Additional contrac- a library of known emitters to perform emit- Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of tors include: ter classification and specific emitter identi- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Air Cruisers Co LLC. fication (SEI). Arms Export Control Act, as amended Arnprior Aerospace, Canada. f. Electronic Warfare Self Protection (i) Prospective Purchaser: Israel. AVOX Zodiac Aerospace. (EWSP). The P–8A aircraft Directional Infra- (ii) Total Estimated Value: BAE. red Countermeasures (DIRCM) suite consists Major Defense Equipment* $400 million. Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)/ of the ALQ–213 Electronic Warfare Manage- Other $ 40 million. EMS. ment System (EWMS), ALE–47 Counter- TOTAL $440 million. David Clark. measures Dispensing System (CMDS), and (iii) Description and Quantity or Quan- DLS/NiaSat, Carlsbad, CA. the AN/AAQ–24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared tities of Articles or Services under Consider- DRS. Countermeasure (LAIRCM) Guardian Laser ation for Purchase: Exelis, McLean, VA. Transmitter Assemblies (GLTA) processor, Major Defense Equipment (MDE): Thirteen GC Micro, Petaluma, CA. and AAR–54 Missile Warning Sensors (MWS). (13) 76mm Naval Guns (includes the Digital General Electric, UK. The AN/AAQ–24(V)N LAIRCM is a self-con- Harris. Control Console). tained, directed energy countermeasures sys- Joint Electronics. Non-MDE: Shipboard spares to support op- tem designed to protect aircraft from infra- Marin Baker. eration and preventive maintenance; spares red guided surface-to-air missiles. The sys- Northrop Grumman Corp, Falls Church, tem features digital technology and micro- to support repairs; special tools needed for VA. miniature sold state electronics. LAIRCM maintenance; holding and transportation fix- Pole Zero, Cincinnati, OH. system software, including Operation Flight tures; test equipment; technical manuals, Raytheon, Waltham, MA. Program is classified SECRET. Technical other documentation, and publications; U.S. Raytheon, UK. data and documentation to be provided are Government and the contractor engineering, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA. UNCLASSIFIED. technical, and logistics support services; site Spirit Aero, Wichita, KS. g. Multifunctional Information Distribu- surveys of and maintenance facilities; Symmetries Telephonics, Farmingdale, tion System-Joint Tactical Radio System installation, checkouts and testing of the NY. (MIDS JTRS) is an advanced Link–16 com- systems on the boats; operations and main- Terma, Arlington, VA. mand, control, communications, and intel- tenance training; and other related support Viking. ligence (C3I) system incorporating high-ca- services. WESCAM. pacity, jam-resistant, digital communication (iv) Military Department: Navy (LHN). There are no known offset agreements pro- links for exchange of near real-time tactical (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None. posed in connection with this potential sale. information, including both data and vice, (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Of- Implementation of this proposed sale will among air, ground, and sea elements. The fered, or Agreed to be Paid: None. require approximately five (5) contractor MIDS JTRS terminal hardware, publica- (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained representatives to support the program in tions, performance specifications, oper- in the Defense Article or Defense Services New Zealand. ational capability, parameters, Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. de- vulnerabilities to countermeasures, and soft- (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: fense readiness as a result of this proposed ware documentation are classified CON- April 26, 2017. sale. FIDENTIAL. The classified information to *As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms TRANSMITTAL NO. 17–13 be provided consists of that which is nec- Export Control Act. Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of essary for the operation, maintenance, and POLICY JUSTIFICATION Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the repair (through intermediate level) of the Israel—76mm Naval Gun and Technical Arms Export Control Act data link terminal, installed systems, and Support Annex Item No. vii related software. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary The Government of Israel has requested a (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: were to obtain access of the P–8A specific possible sale of thirteen (13) 76mm naval 1. The P–8A aircraft is a militarized hardware and software elements, systems guns. Also included are shipboard spares to version of the Boeing 737–800 Next Genera- could be reverse engineering to discover USN support their operation and preventive main- tion (NG) commercial aircraft. The P–8A is capabilities and tactics. The consequences of tenance; spares to support repairs; special replacing the P3C as the Navy’s long-range the loss of this technology, to a techno- tools needed for maintenance; holding and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Sur- logically advanced or competent adversary, transportation fixtures; test equipment; face Warfare (ASuW), Intelligence, Surveil- could result in the development of counter- technical manuals, other documentation, lance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft ca- measures or equivalent systems, which could and publications; U.S. Government and the pable of broad-area, maritime and littoral reduce system effectiveness or be used in the contractor engineering, technical, and logis- operations. The overall highest classification development of a system with similar ad- tics support services; site surveys of ships of the P–8A weapon system is SECRET. The vanced capabilities. and maintenance facilities; installation, P–8A mission systems hardware is largely 4. A determination has been made that the checkouts and testing of the systems on the UNCLASSIFIED, while individual software recipient government can provide substan- boats; operations and maintenance training; elements (mission systems, acoustics, ESM, tially the same degree of protection for the and other related support services. The esti- EWSP, etc.) are classified up to SECRET. technology being released as the U.S. Gov- mated cost is $440 million. 2. P–8A mission systems include: ernment. This sale is necessary in further- The United States is committed to the se- a. Tactical Open Mission Software (TOMS). ance of the U.S. foreign policy and national curity of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. na- TOMS functions include environment plan- security objectives outlined in the Policy tional interests to assist Israel to develop ning, tactical aids, weapons planning aids, Justification. and maintain a strong and ready self-defense

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:13 Apr 28, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27AP6.057 S27APPT1 lotter on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with SENATE S2608 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 27, 2017 capability. This proposed sale is consistent The President is lining up an Execu- Some members of this administra- with those objectives. This proposed sale will tive order requiring a review of the tion—including the Secretary of the In- contribute to the foreign policy and national boundaries of all National Monuments terior—have said the right things security of the United States by helping to designated since 1996. It might sound about public lands, and that was reas- improve the security of a strategic regional partner that has been, and continues to be, bureaucratic, but it is more than that. suring to millions of people who care an important force for political stability and The President’s Executive order is a about recreation. I hope it wasn’t just economic progress in the Middle East. short-sighted attempt to roll back pro- talk, and I certainly hope the Presi- The proposed sale will improve Israel’s ca- tections for some of America’s most dent’s Executive order is not the first pability to meet current and future threats cherished landscapes. step in dismantling America’s National in the defense of its borders and territorial The Executive order flies in the face Monuments and public lands. waters. The naval guns will be installed on of a century-old tradition that has en- f Israeli Navy SA’AR 4.5 and SA’AR 6 Missile sured generations of Americans can Patrol Boats. One gun will be located at an enjoy natural treasures like the Cas- 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ‘‘EXO- Israeli Naval Training Center to be used for DUS 1947’’ ’S ARRIVAL IN HAIFA training maintenance personnel. Israel will cade-Siskiyou National Monument in have no difficulty absorbing this equipment my home State. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, July 18, into its armed forces. Colleagues, for over 100 years, Presi- 2017, marks the 70th anniversary of the The proposed equipment and support will dents from both parties have used au- day that the Exodus 1947 arrived in not alter the basic military balance in the thority granted by the Antiquities Act Haifa, Israel. region. to permanently protect special Federal The story of Exodus 1947 is as impor- The potential principal contractor will be lands as National Monuments, to pre- tant today as it was 70 years ago. In DRS North America (a Leonardo company). serve natural, cultural, and historic 1947, the world was horrified and out- There are no known offset agreements pro- raged by the British policy of violently posed in connection with this potential sale. values for the benefit of everyone. Two Implementation of this proposed sale will of Oregon’s most cherished areas were preventing Holocaust survivors from not require the assignment of any additional established as National Monuments reaching Palestine and forcing their re- U.S. Government or contractor representa- through the Antiquities Act: Oregon turn to Europe and refugee camps in tives to Israel. Caves and Cascade-Siskiyou. Both of Germany. Watching the British Navy There is no adverse impact on U.S. defense these areas have a remarkable diverse ram the Exodus 1947, which had 4,515 readiness as a result of this proposed sale. range of biological, geological, and his- Holocaust survivors on board, inflamed TRANSMITTAL NO. 16–87 toric objects. world opinion and prompted the United Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of I am proud to have worked with Nations Special Committee on Pal- Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) Of the President Clinton to establish the estine, UNSCOP, to scrutinize the ac- Arms Export Control Act original boundaries of the Cascade- tions of the British. Eventually the Annex Item No. vii Siskiyou National Monument in 2000. I British were forced to end their policy (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: am proud to have worked with Senator of preventing Jewish immigration to 1. The naval gun system proposed in re- MERKLEY to expand the monument ear- Israel, and the State of Israel was born. sponse to this request is a modem variant of lier this year and to expand the bound- Why is the story of the Exodus 1947 so the MK–75 naval gun system. The naval gun ary of the Oregon Caves National important that we are still talking system is mounted aboard the ship and sup- Monument in 2014. about it 70 years later? After all, geo- ports multiple missions while deployed at political transitions have launched sea and at home port stations. The missions There are two important points to include ship’s surface to air defense and sur- make about this debate. multiple large-scale refugee migrations face to surface defense or attack modes. It First, it is important that the indi- around the world in the 20th century, also can be used for sea surface to land sur- viduals who live near and recreate on including Armenians in 1915, Russians face for bombardment or as offshore artillery these lands have an opportunity to in 1917, Chinese in 1949, Hindus from to support troops on the ground. This gun make their voices heard. As public Pakistan and Muslims from India in system does not include Global Positioning lands everywhere, they ultimately be- 1947, East Germans between 1945 and System (GPS) or sensors. The naval gun long to all of the people. 1961, Bosnians in the 1990s, Rwandans hardware and support equipment, test equip- in 1994, Syrians in 2016—and many ment, and maintenance spares are UNCLAS- Some people, the President included, SIFIED. say these monuments are an example more. 2. Some of the prospective ammunition of overreach and designated without The story of the Exodus 1947 is impor- types that may be used with the gun system the right process. tant to remember and consider today are either laser or GPS guided. Ammunition On this issue, the President is wrong. because it reminds us of our responsi- is not part of this proposal. These monuments are not the result of bility to protect human rights, help 3. The naval gun system provides an inter- administrative overreach. The bound- people outside of our own borders, face (Digital Control Console) so that it can aries of these monuments are based on stand up for Americans values, and be used in conjunction with the ships’ Fire years of collaboration between the ad- work with our allies and international Control System (FCS) and Combat Manage- ment System (CMS). The FCS and CMS are ministration, States, and local stake- organizations to advance our goals. It not proposed as part of this sale. holders. reminds us that our work is not fin- 4. A determination has been made that the The second point to make is about ished. It reminds us that, while it was recipient country can provide substantially rural economies. National Monuments, the Jews on the Exodus 1947 70 years the same degree of protection for the sen- National Parks, and public lands across ago, political outrages around the sitive technology being released as the U.S. the United States are important eco- world continue to require our leader- Government. This sale is necessary in fur- nomic generators for rural commu- ship and our action. therance of the U.S. foreign policy and na- nities. As a U.S. Senator from Maryland and tional security objectives outlined in the vigilant friend of the Chesapeake Bay policy justification. According to a report released just 5. All defense articles and services listed in this week, public lands generate bil- and Maryland’s Maritime history, I this transmittal have been authorized for re- lions of dollars in consumer spending would like to highlight the fact that, lease and export to the Government of Israel. and millions of jobs every year. In Or- prior to its service in support of Jewish f egon, the outdoor recreation economy refugees from the Holocaust, the Exo- generated $12.8 billion in consumer dus 1947 was called the President War- ANTIQUITIES ACT spending in 2012 and over 140,000 direct field and it sailed the Chesapeake Bay Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, appar- jobs. Nationally, the numbers are even for the Baltimore Steam Packet Com- ently the Trump administration bigger; in 2012, the outdoor rec econ- pany. The President Warfield changed couldn’t let its first 100 days go by omy generated $889 billion nationwide hands many times, from the Baltimore without going after America’s National and over 7 and a half million jobs. Steam Packet Company to the British Monuments. Anybody who cares about Colleagues, there is an agenda behind Navy to the U.S. Navy to the Potomac protecting some of the greatest treas- this Executive order, and it puts some Shipwrecking Company, which was ac- ures in Oregon and across the country of our greatest outdoor treasures and a tually acting as clandestine purchasing ought to be worried. lot of jobs in danger. agents of the Haganah who wanted the

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