diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
index 75cc88f..8a916f4 100644
--- a/Misc/NEWS
+++ b/Misc/NEWS
@@ -23,6 +23,12 @@
   exactly the recursion limit is exceeded. Consequently, both exception types
   are caught and silenced.
 
+Build
+-----
+
+- Issue #3617: Include a licensing statement regarding the Microsoft
+  C runtime in the Windows installer.
+
 
 What's New in Python 2.6 release candidate 1?
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