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issues have to be dealt with globally. In fact, climate in Washington, that it was decided we all talk about the Kyoto Protocol, for ex- that maybe it would be better to have a new ample, and we said that this was the first step Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, rather than towards international cooperation in this have a bruising battle on Capitol Hill. field, in this sector. President Bush. Pete Pace is a fine man Now, again, we still have some technical- and a great general. And I think the fact that ities to work out; some little pieces there are Secretary Gates made the recommendation missing, as it were. But definitely there is not to move forward with a renomination a clear-cut will to move forward. We have speaks to the U.S. Congress and the climate a resolve there—India, China, Brazil, Mex- in the U.S. Congress. ico, everyone has shown the same resolve. Pete Pace always gave me candid advice. There were other countries in addition to Pete Pace is an excellent strategic thinker. these; even though they’re not G–8 mem- And the interesting thing about Pete Pace— bers, they’re all there to work on global solu- even though he had four stars on his shoul- tions because this is the only way we can pos- der, always talked about the private. He spec- sibly reach some kind of equilibrium in the ulated out loud about Private Pace, what future. would Private Pace think of this decision, Now, with regard to the other issues— what would Private Pace’s family think about Kosovo, for example, and our relations with a decision that he was recommending to me. Russia—well, I would say that during our And so the decision has been made, and meeting, there was a certain ambiance. We I’m going to miss him. And the country owes talked about interdependence. I think that’s him a great debt of gratitude for years of a good way of putting it. We didn’t feel any service, first at Vice Chairman and then as tensions, but rather we were all seeking a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. way to strengthen our interdependence. And Thank you all. I think that this is something that should be Prime Minister Prodi. Thank you. guiding us in our relations with Russia, and this is how we can build up a peaceful system NOTE: The President’s news conference began at for the future. 3:48 p.m. at Chigi Palace. In his remarks, he re- Those are the goals of the G–8. In fact, ferred to Prime Minister Fuad Siniora of Leb- G–8 summits don’t always have technical anon; former President Martti Ahtisaari of Fin- agendas that are predefined, predetermined. land, United Nations Special Envoy of the Sec- That’s not how it works. We need to meet retary-General for the Future Status Process of and to freely discuss some of these long-term Kosovo; President Vladimir Putin of Russia; and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates. Prime issues. So we were able to do that very freely, Minister Prodi referred to President Luiz Inacio very openly. And I must say that we all Lula da Silva of Brazil; and President Hu Jintao agreed on our future course of action, and of China. Prime Minister Prodi spoke in Italian, I think that we couldn’t have hoped for any and his remarks were translated by an interpreter. better than that. Now, with regard to Kosovo, again, now we know how to move forward, after our dis- The President’s News Conference cussions there. And I think that that, basi- With Prime Minister Sali Berisha of cally—I mean, we couldn’t have hoped for Albania in Tirana, Albania any better outcome than that there. June 10, 2007 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Prime Minister Berisha. Honorable Mr. Q. Thank you, sir. Mr. President, General President Bush, honorable close collabo- Pace, an Italian American, Pace, as you know, rators of Mr. President Bush, ladies and gen- is leaving—a distinguished marine, with a tlemen: Today is a beautiful day. Today is lengthy career, somebody that all indications a great day, historic for all Albanians. Among are, you and Secretary Gates enjoyed work- us is the greatest and most distinguished ing with a great deal—is on his way out. And guest we have ever had in all times, the Presi- I wonder what this says about the political dent of the United States—[inaudible]—

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George W. Bush, his lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, from the barbarian occupation. And today, and their close aides. For me, it’s a great Kosovo citizens find in you and your adminis- honor and a special pleasure to thank them tration, Mr. President, the greatest hope and with gratitude and extend the most heartfelt support for their project of a free, inde- welcome in this historic visit, the first visit pendent, and integrated state in Europe. ever of a United States President in Albania. Centuries ago, until our present days, hun- Thank you heartily, Mr. President, from dreds and thousands of Albanians migrated the bottom of our hearts, fulfilling ardent and to your great country. They are loyal and long-awaited wish of all Albanians to have honorable citizens of the United States who a special guest in their home. Tungjatjeta, have always loved and still love the nation an Albanian word, means ‘‘May you have a and the country of origin. They have—[in- long life.’’ This is a most traditional greeting audible]—a lot; they have kept a life of hope of Albanians that I chose to greet you on their and freedom for Albanians always on. behalf, on behalf of Albanians. Welcome to In your presence, I’d like, today, to extend Albania, President Bush. the most cordial greetings and my deepest Mr. President, you are, today, an honor- gratitude. The friendly feelings towards able guest and friend of a nation whose grate- the—your Nation and your great country, the fulness and friendship towards your great proud Americanism of Albanians are indeed Nation and your country have been deeply a matter of their national pride. Albanians embodied in the historic memory and in the are very proud about the friendship with the conscience of its citizens. No other nation U.S.A. and the cooperation they have with in the region or in Europe has ever gone your nation in the war against international through so much suffering, ethnic cleansing, terrorism, of their presence on your side in racism, partitions, occupations, and severe Iraq, Afghanistan. I assure you that they will dictatorships as we Albanians have. History be on your side wherever their modest, but was unjust and very severe to us. resolute contribution is needed against inter- We have been blessed, however. We have national terrorism, this most dangerous won in all our efforts to defend our identity enemy of free people. in Western-oriented national vocation to Above all, Albanians feel proud of their emerge from the age of oppression to the friendship with your nation because we share age of dignity, from the age of darkness to the values and the principles of freedom and the age of freedom. We have won because market-oriented democracy. In this road, our just cause has always had the powerful they have received an exceptional overall po- support of the U.S.A., the greatest and the litical, economic, financial, and technical as- most precious friend of Albanian nation. God sistance provided—military—provided by bless your great Nation. the U.S. and the EU countries and other At the beginning of last century, President friendly countries, for which we remain truly, Wilson did not allow the partition of the always grateful. newly proclaimed Albanian independent Sixteen years ago, Secretary James Baker state. The U.S.A. recognized Albania 85 years brought to Albanians the message from the ago. Your visit on this anniversary is its most country of freedom, ‘‘Freedom works.’’ beautiful crown, is the climax of excellent, Today, after 16 years, I can say that despite friendly relations between our two countries. the hardships of our country, experienced by Afterwards, President Truman made big our country, freedom for Albanians has efforts to free Albanians from their Orwellian worked more than any other nation. Albania, dictatorship. At the outset of the nineties, a country of denied freedoms and human President George Herbert Bush and his ad- rights, banned the Constitution, a country of ministration provided an exceptional con- hypercollectivization and true human slavery tribution to the fall of Berlin Wall, but the and the most extreme isolation, today is the fall of this wall in Tirana as well, opening country of political, economic, consolidated the doors of freedom for Albanians. pluralism, of excellent religious centers, of President Bill Clinton led the North Atlan- functioning, working democracy. It is the tic Alliance in the fight for Kosovo liberation country with a fast economic growth, with

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the private sector accounting for 80 percent Croatia, Ivo Sanader, and Prime Minister of of GDP. And the income per capita have in- Macedonia, Nikola Gruevski. creased 20 times more. Special attention in our discussion was Albania is the country that signed and is given to solution of the final status of Kosovo implementing successfully their stabilization in compliance with the proposal of President association agreement with the EU and re- Ahtisaari for its independence as a—gradual ceived the message from Riga summit on the independence as a precondition for stability possibility of receiving an invitation for and peace in the region. NATO membership. It is a country that wel- Ladies and gentlemen, in December 1990, comes today the President of the United students and citizens in Tirana took to the States of America, George W. Bush. God streets and the squares with—shouting, bless Albanians. ‘‘U.S.A.’’ ‘‘Long live President Bush.’’ We Ladies and gentlemen, in our talks with want Albania like the rest of Europe. Presi- President Bush, we have discussed our excel- dent Bush visit Albania in 1994—2004 and lent, friendly bilateral relations and their fur- 2006, and Mr. Jimmy Carter before. And ther development. I informed him of other after this visit, Mr. President, our country will reforms launched by my Government and be visited by other Presidents of the United their results in strengthening the rule of law, States. But in their memory of Albanian citi- the zero tolerance fight against organized zens, the great honor that you made to them crime, the valuable assistance that law en- with your first visit of a United States Presi- forcement agencies from the United States dent in office in Albania. and other friendly countries are providing to Thank you very much, Mr. President Bush, this end. We talked about the fight against great friend of Albanian nation, of my nation. corruption and the much expected assistance President Bush. Miredita. [Laughter] that a series of projects funded by the Millen- Thank you for having me. Prime Minister, nium Challenge Account related to e-taxes, thank you for your hospitality. I thank the e-procurement, and one-stop shop offer in President for his hospitality as well. this regard and other reforms in the judicial I am proud to be the first American sitting system, police, education, et cetera. President to visit Albania. It’s a great honor I briefed President Bush on the significant to represent my country here. I’ve really reforms that we are undertaking in the view been looking forward to this trip, and so has of turning Albania into a very attractive coun- my wife, Laura. The reason being is that I try for U.S.A. and the foreign investors— love to come to countries that are working other foreign investors. We hope that this hard to establish the institutions necessary visit will encourage others. for a democracy to survive. I’m particularly A special place was the question of Alba- pleased to be here in Albania, in a country nia’s membership into NATO as the main that has casted off the shackles of a very re- priority of Albania. In this regard, we have pressive society and is now showing the world decided to increase our defense budget to what’s possible. And I congratulate the peo- 2 percent of GDP, to triple our presence in ple of Albania, and I thank you for the warm Afghanistan, and implement with seriousness welcome we received on your streets. the requirements of the ninth MAP cycle. We had a very good discussion. I learned In addition, let me mention that 90 percent a lot about your country. I learned the fact of Albanians support Albania’s membership that this is a country that embraces the mar- to NATO. The support of President Bush kets, is willing to do necessary reforms to and his administration is of a vital importance make sure that the small-business person sur- to Albania for membership into NATO as the vives, that the entrepreneur is strong, that most secure future. the tax code is fair. I’m impressed with the We discussed about the situation in the desire of the government to fight corruption, region. After this press conference, we’ll con- to make it clear that the government is of tinue the discussion in the framework of the people, that the government can be trust- Adriatic Charter, A–3, with the very good ed by the people, by routing out those who friends of Albania, the Prime Minister of would use their exalted positions to steal

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from the taxpayers. I appreciate that kind of you just can’t say, I want to join. There are commitment, Mr. Prime Minister. certain standards that are expected to be met. I appreciate the fact that Albania is a And so I talked to the Prime Minister, first model of religious tolerance. And I appre- of all, about my deep desire for Albania to ciate the fact that Albania is a trusted friend join NATO. I support it. I also told him that and a strong ally. And this visit today hope- there needs to be additional political and fully will send the signal to the people of Al- military reforms, progress against organized bania, you can count on America, just like crime and corruption. And he understands America can count on you, to do hard work that. He said, ‘‘We’re committed.’’ That’s necessary to spread freedom and, therefore, what the Prime Minister said—Albania is peace. committed to meeting those standards. And We discussed a lot of issues. We discussed I said, ‘‘We’re committed to help you.’’ Iraq and Afghanistan. I thank the Prime Min- And it’s very important for the political fig- ister and his Government for putting troops ures here in this country to understand in harm’s way. Albanians know the horror of what’s at stake. The politicians have got to tyranny, and so they’re working to bring the work together now to meet the standards. hope of freedom to people who haven’t They’ve got to set aside political differences known it. And that’s a noble effort and a sac- and focus on what’s right for Albania. If the rifice, and I appreciate your sacrifice. Albanian people want to join NATO, then Albania now has 120 of its elite com- the politicians have got to work to meet the mandos stationed in Iraq. I had the privilege standards. of meeting some of the Albanian soldiers. And so I call upon all in the Government Here’s what I told them, I said, ‘‘First of all, and the opposition to do what is necessary you are respected by our military.’’ Your sol- to join NATO, and we’ll support you and help diers are good at what they do. They’re well- you. I think it’s best that Albania be a NATO trained; they’re disciplined; they’re coura- ally. I look forward to welcoming you some- geous. I told them that the United States ap- day into NATO. preciates their contribution. So do the Iraqi We also talked about Kosovo. I’m a strong citizens. And also told them, when they went supporter of the Ahtisaari plan. I said yester- home, to make sure that they told their wives day in Rome, the time is now. A fellow asked and their children thanks on behalf of the me a question, ‘‘Well, when does this end? United States of America as well. The fami- When does the process end?’’ I said, ‘‘The lies are just as much a part of a soldier’s life time is now.’’ In other words, I put a sense as the soldier himself. of—I made it clear that—two things: One, And so, Mr. Prime Minister, we thank you that we need to get moving; and two, that very much for your commitment to freedom the end result is independence. And we in Iraq as well as Afghanistan. The Prime spent a lot of time talking about this issue Minister has announced that Albania will de- here. The Prime Minister was anxious to hear ploy 120 additional troops to Afghanistan this my views. He wanted to make sure that what summer. These are two vital fronts on the I said was clear for everybody, and what I war on terror, and the United States has a said was, independence is the result; let’s get strong friend in Albania in this war. And I the process moving. thank you. Now, we want to make sure that Serbia We also talked about NATO and Albania’s hears that the United States supports their aspirations to join the NATO alliance. I com- aspirations for closer integration with the mended the Prime Minister for the progress West. That means working with the United that Albania has made in defense reform. In States in a bilateral fashion. It also means other words, part of becoming a member of potential membership of NATO, for exam- NATO requires a reformation of the defense ple. I urged the Prime Minister to work with forces. And Albania is working hard to do the leaders in Kosovo to maintain calm dur- that, as well as to meet performance-based ing these final stages of Kosovo final status standards for membership. In other words, process. He assured me he would. He’s got you’re just not accepted into membership; good contacts there, and Kosovars look to the

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Prime Minister of Albania and the President And that’s—the issue is whether inde- for Albania for leadership, and they’re willing pendence or not. We strongly believe in to provide it. independence. And then the question is, the And so we discussed a lot of issues, and diplomatic moves necessary to achieve that. I must say, I was very impressed by the con- I happen to believe it’s important to push versations, impressed with the vision, and the process along; the time is now. And by want to help. The United States wants to be that I meant that Secretary Rice will be mov- a good ally and friend. ing hard to see if we can’t reach an agree- And again, I thank you all for the hospi- ment. And if not, we’re going to have to move tality, and I know you’re proud of the historic because independence is the goal, and that’s progress that you have made. May God bless what the people of Kosovo need to know. the people of Albania and, of course, the peo- Thank you for your question. ple of the United States. Toby [Tabassum Zakaria, Reuters]. Thank you, sir. Prime Minister Berisha. Thank you. Kosovo/Missile Defense System President Bush. A couple of questions here. He’s calling on you. Q. Thank you, Mr. President. Yesterday you called for a deadline for U.N. action on International Support for Kosovo Kosovo. When would you like that deadline Q. You guaranteed President Bush that set? And are you at all concerned that taking you will talk with the Kosovo leaders con- that type of a stance is going to further in- cerning the proposal of President Sarkozy flame U.S. relations with Russia? that may lead to the—[inaudible]—of the And is there any chance that you’re going Kosovars, that they may self-proclaim inde- to sign on to the Russian missile defense pro- pendence. And what would the attitude of posal? Albania be in this case? And did you touch President Bush. No, thanks. A couple of this factor, this opposition with President points on that. First of all, I don’t think I Bush? called for a deadline. I thought I said, time— Prime Minister Berisha. We discussed at I did? What exactly did I say? I said ‘‘dead- large about Kosovo with President Bush. line’’? Okay, yes, then I meant what I said. What I may publicly transmit to the leader- [Laughter] The question is whether or not ship and the citizens of Kosovo is that their there is going to be endless dialog on a sub- project has the full understanding, good un- ject that we have made up our mind about. derstanding and support, full support, of We believe Kosovo ought to be independent. President Bush. And in this context, as be- The G–8 discussions were all aimed at de- fore—now, as well—I don’t expect and I termining whether or not there is a way to don’t advise any movement. On the contrary, make this acceptable to Russia. The ideal I suggest persistence and calmness, would be for Russia to say, ‘‘Okay, we under- coolbloodedness. This is in the heart of— stand, and we accept this conclusion as well.’’ Kosovo is in the heart of President Bush. And obviously, they’re not there yet. And President Bush. What’s important is for therefore, the reason why I said there needs the people of Kosovo to know that the United to be movement is that there just cannot be States and Albania strongly supports inde- continued drift, because I’m worried about pendence, as did most of the people in the expectations not being met in Kosovo. That’s G–8. what I meant. And therefore, we’ll push the President Sarkozy’s recommendation was process. to try to provide some time for people to President Putin made an interesting pro- possibly work out differences. However, posal on missile defense for Europe. I sug- what would be acceptable to the United gested—and I’ve made an interesting pro- States and, I think, most people in the posal for missile defense in Europe, by the G–8 was that at the end of any process, there way, all aimed at protecting Europe, not be certain independence. That’s what’s im- aimed at Russia. The reason I did is because portant to know. the true threats we’ll be facing will be from

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rogue nations that may end up with a deliver- quick integration of membership into able weapon. So I thought it was in the inter- NATO? And further, do you observe dif- est of peace that we have the capacity to ferences in speed of Adriatic 3 countries— intercept such a missile, and therefore, need A–3 countries? to proceed. Prime Minister Berisha. I can assure you And President Putin said, ‘‘Well, I think totally that President Bush and his adminis- I’ve got an idea that makes sense.’’ And this tration support powerfully Albania’s project is the joint use of radar in Azerbaijan. I said, for full membership into NATO. In this ‘‘Well, why don’t we look at it?’’ But during framework, I would say that this help and the discussions, it became apparent that he support has been of extraordinary impor- also had doubts about the proposal I made tance in all reforms of democratic institu- as to its effectiveness or necessity. And I said, tions, of the armed forces, and in cooperation ‘‘Well, you put out an idea, and I put an idea. in the framework of NATO during these Why don’t we both get a group together to years. discuss our relative ideas in a transparent Of course, the invitation is defined to be fashion; get people from your Foreign Min- given on the basis of performance. We are istry and we’ll get people from the State De- determined to take any decision, adopt any partment and our respective defense depart- law, undertake any reform that would make ments and militaries to sit at the table and Albania suitable to receive the invitation. to share different ideas, to share ideas about I think that the cooperation with Adriatic technologies on how to intercept a missile Charter, A–3, was fruitful—and very fruitful and radar positioning to make sure that and very successful. Our three countries have there’s effective coverage?’’ common things in specifics. If we take the I thought his statement was an important level where from which Albania started and statement to make. In other words, he recog- it’s progress, it is one of the most evaluated, nized that there’s an opportunity to work to- appreciated. gether. That’s what friends do, by the way. Second, Albania has a loyal cooperation Russia is not our enemy. As I said repeatedly, with NATO for 15 years. I have to stress, the cold war is over, and now we’re dealing one moment, that in ’99, when Milosevic with threats in the 21st century. And I appre- cleansed 1 million Albanians from their ciated his recognition that there could be an homes, thousands of the area’s homes, the opportunity to work together to deal with friendly countries built camps to receive the those threats. I viewed it as a very positive refugees. But about 500,000 Albanian fami- gesture, and looking forward to continuing lies turned their houses into tents of welcome discussions on this very subject in July when for NATO. You may say, they did it for Alba- he comes to Maine. nians. Absolutely, yes. But no one can prove Prime Minister Berisha. I would like to that Albanians wouldn’t do that for every cit- add for the citizens of Kosovo and its leader- izen of another ethnicity who would be in ship, in my discussions, I found out con- need, like the Kosovo people were at that sciousness and awareness of President Bush time. Ninety-three percent of Albanians sup- for the consequences of prolongation on— port membership into NATO. We have our unacceptable prolongation around justifi- own advantages. able—prolongation of the process. And in this context, they should be clear that the International Support for Kosovo President is aware of these consequences and Q. Thank you, Mr. President. You’ve said is not willing them to be. that it’s time to move the Kosovo—the Ahtisaari plan forward. What specifically are Albania’s NATO Membership you going to do to accomplish that, and at Q. In your meeting with President Bush, what point do you say, it’s not working? And what important place was occupied by NATO then what? membership—Albania being made a mem- President Bush. What you do is, you get ber of NATO? Do you assure us that you your diplomats working with Russian dip- have won the support of President Bush for lomats, as well as EU diplomats, to see if

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there is not common ground. In other words, Remarks at a Luncheon Hosted by there has to be an effort to see if we can’t Prime Minister Sali Berisha of find a way for everybody to say, well, it’s a Albania in Tirana good idea. And if you end up being in a posi- tion where you don’t, at some point in time, June 10, 2007 sooner rather than later, you’ve got to say Mr. Prime Minister, if I might offer a toast. enough is enough; Kosovo is independent. Thank you for your hospitality. I’m honored And that’s the position we’ve taken. to be in the presence of the leaders of three The people of Kosovo need to know that important allies and friends of the United it is a solid, firm position. And even though States—Croatia, Macedonia, and, of course, there’s diplomacy and talks hopefully trying our host, Albania. to find a way forward to accommodate Russia We thank you for your strong leadership. and Serbia and the EU—by the way, most We join you in your aspirations to join Euro- people in the EU are very much in favor. Atlantic institutions. We appreciate you The EU position is for the Ahtisaari plan. working for peace. Thank you for the Adriatic They just hope that there is some way that Charter. May God bless your nations. May we can reach an accommodation with a vari- God bless you all. ety of interests so that the transition to inde- Thank you. pendence will be as smooth and easy as pos- sible. But if that becomes—is apparent that NOTE: The President spoke at 1:54 p.m. at the that’s not going to happen in a relatively Prime Minister’s villa. In his remarks, he referred quick period of time, in my judgment, we to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader of Croatia; and need to put forward the resolution. Hence, Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski of Macedonia. A deadline. tape was not available for verification of the con- tent of these remarks. Thank you all for your attention. Mr. Prime Minister, it was a great press con- ference. Proud to be the first American sit- Remarks Prior to a Meeting With ting President to actually hold a press con- Small-Business Owners in ference on Albanian soil as well. Thank you Fushe-Kruje, Albania very much. June 10, 2007 Prime Minister Berisha. Thank you, President. One of the exciting moments for our trip to Albania is to meet with small-business President Bush. Thank you all. owners. Laura and I thank the mayor. We Prime Minister Berisha. Thank you. thank the owner of the restaurant, and we President Bush. Good job. Thank you. thank these entrepreneurs for joining us to Prime Minister Berisha. Thank you. talk about your story, about your dreams, and about the opportunities a microloan pro- gram, provided by the taxpayers of the NOTE: The President’s news conference began at United States, is giving you to create jobs. 12:40 p.m. in the Courtyard at the Council of Min- And so we’re excited to be here. Thank isters. In his remarks, he referred to President you for coming. And we’re looking forward Alfred Moisiu of Albania; President Nicolas Sarkozy of France; and President Vladimir Putin to hearing your stories. of Russia. Prime Minister Berisha referred to Thank you. former President Martti Ahtisaari of Finland, United Nations Special Envoy of the Secretary- NOTE: The President spoke at 3:50 p.m. at Cafe General for the Future Status Process of Kosovo. Cela. In his remarks, he referred to Mayor Ismet Prime Minister Berisha and some reporters spoke Mavriqi of Fushe-Kruje, Albania. A tape was not in Albanian, and their remarks were translated by available for verification of the content of these an interpreter. remarks.

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