Memorandum on Export-Import Bank Support for U.S. Exports to Iraq

Presidential Determination No. 2003-33

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Subject: Determination on Export-Import Bank Support For U.S. Exports to Iraq

Consistent with section 2(b)(4) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, I hereby determine and certify to the Congress that it is in the national interest for the Export-Import Bank to guarantee, insure, or extend credit, or participate in the extension of credit in support of United States exports to Iraq.

You are directed to report this determination to the Congress and to provide copies of the justification explaining the basis for this determination. You are further directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

George W. Bush