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Joint Statement by Presidents George W. Bush, John Agyekum Kufuor, Abdoulaye Wade, and Alpha Oumar Konare June 28, 2001

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Joint Statement by Presidents George W. Bush, John Agyekum Kufuor, Abdoulaye Wade, and Alpha Oumar Konare June 28, 2001 Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / June 28 I look forward to action by the Ways NOTE: The proposed ‘‘Community Solutions and Means Committee and urge the House Act of 2001’’ is H.R. 7. to pass this legislation as soon possible. Joint Statement by Presidents George W. Bush, John Agyekum Kufuor, Abdoulaye Wade, and Alpha Oumar Konare June 28, 2001 This meeting affirms the high regard in requisites for economic prosperity, develop- which United States holds these strong Af- ment, and poverty alleviation. The United rican democracies. Our relationship is States welcomes the region’s efforts to pro- based on shared democratic values. mote stability, as the precursors to invest- President Bush joins Presidents Kufuor ment and economic growth, but also ongo- of Ghana, Wade of Senegal, and Konare ing efforts to break down barriers to re- of Mali in affirming our shared opposition gional trade and investment. President to governments that come to power or seek Bush also welcomes African development to retain power by unconstitutional means. initiatives, such as the Millennium Africa The United States opposes any action that Recovery and OMEGA plans. An inte- undermines legitimate, democratic rule, in- grated West Africa would be best posi- cluding coups and other direct power grabs, tioned to take advantage of the African as well as constitutional changes orches- Growth and Opportunity Act. trated solely to promote an incumbent’s The leaders expressed a joint commit- hold on power or to impede an opponent. ment to remain engaged in efforts to pro- The leaders agreed to continue our mu- mote peace, stability, and democracy in tual efforts to promote regional peace and West Africa, and President Bush reaffirmed prosperity. The United States welcomes that the United State will work with the and appreciates the participation of Ghana, region to build mechanisms to prevent and, Senegal, and Mali in initiatives to further when necessary, contain and end conflict. regional security, such as the African Crisis Response Initiative and Operation Focus Relief. NOTE: An original was not available for Stability and peace are ends in them- verification of the content of this joint state- selves, but they are also essential pre- ment. Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting June 28, 2001 To the Congress of the United States: port of the Corporation for Public Broad- In accordance with the Public Broad- casting for Fiscal Year 2000. casting Act of 1967, as amended (47 U.S.C. 396(i)), I transmit herewith the Annual Re- GEORGE W. BUSH 747 VerDate Dec 13 2002 12:33 May 21, 2003 Jkt 193361 PO 00000 Frm 00747 Fmt 1240 Sfmt 1240 E:\HR\OC\193361A.022 193361A June 28 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 The White House, June 28, 2001. Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction June 28, 2001 To the Congress of the United States: The White House, Enclosed is a report to the Congress on Executive Order 12938, as required by sec- tion 204 of the International Emergency June 28, 2001. Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)) and section 401(c) of the National Emer- gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1641(c)). NOTE: This message was released by the Of- GEORGE W. BUSH fice of the Press Secretary on June 29. Remarks at a Black Music Month Celebration June 29, 2001 Please be seated. Well, thank you all very Leon Huff. I want to welcome representa- much, and welcome to the White House, tives of the industry, producers and direc- the people’s house. It is my honor today tors who are here, as well. Thank you all to sign a proclamation celebrating Black for coming. Music Month and also to welcome some This is an appropriate place to host an of the finest entertainers in America to the event, right here in the East Room, be- people’s room, people who brought a lot cause so many of the world’s great artists of joy and heart and energy to the Amer- have preceded us. And we’re also wel- ican scene, folks who have enriched our coming the talent of a new generation, who country’s culture. And so, Laura and I wel- I just introduced. come you here and thank you for coming. Let me talk about some of the music I also want to thank Debbie Allen, our legends who are here on the stage. First, emcee, who will be making sure that—[ap- I’m so thankful that Shirley Caesar and plause]—and the Members of Congress Bobby Jones are here. Their voices are a who are here. I want to thank our enter- part of a ministry that has had a profound tainers who are going to entertain today effect on people’s lives. It is fitting we who are here. I want to thank some of honor gospel music in the White House the entertainers who entertained me who and in our country. are here, James Brown, the Four Tops. Lena Horne and Nancy Wilson are hon- We’re honoring all-stars today. I want to orees, and they are unable to join us today. welcome the student honorees, Danielle But they sang some sweet music for the Weatherford, Regina De Ocampo, and American people. Lauren Dawson, who are here on the stage And finally, Lionel Hampton is here, and with me. I want to thank you all for being it’s such an honor. Laura and I are honored here. I want to thank Kenneth Gamble and to welcome him to Washington, just like 748 VerDate Dec 13 2002 12:33 May 21, 2003 Jkt 193361 PO 00000 Frm 00748 Fmt 1240 Sfmt 1240 E:\HR\OC\193361A.022 193361A.
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