Magnuson-Stevens Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.)

Message to the Congress of the United States

TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:

Consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), I transmit herewith an Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Russian Federation extending the Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Russian Federation on Mutual Fisheries Relations of May 31, 1999, with annex, as extended (the "Mutual Fisheries Agreement"). The present Agreement, which was affected by an exchange of notes in Moscow on March 3, 2003, and January 30, 2004, extends the Mutual Fisheries Agreement to December 31, 2008.

In light of the importance of our fisheries relationship with the Russian Federation, I urge the Congress to give favorable consideration to this Agreement at an early date.

GEORGE W. BUSH THE WHITE HOUSE, January 6, 2005. # # #
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary January 6, 2005

Bush Kwasniewski White House

President to Welcome Polish President Kwasniewski to the White House

President Bush will host Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski at the White House for a meeting and lunch on February 9. Poland is a close friend and ally of America, and continues to play a vital role in bringing freedom and democracy to Iraq. President Kwasniewski has demonstrated his commitment to these same ideals through his recent involvement in helping further Ukraine's democratic process. President Bush and President Kwasniewski will discuss a range of issues, including ways to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Europe on the many common challenges we face. # # #

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary January 6, 2005