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Remarks at a Saint Patrick's Day Shamrock Presentation Ceremony Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 / Mar. 16 453 constitutionally permissible disclosure of courageous leadership. And I assured him, contributions and expenditures designed to and will continue to do so, that the United influence the outcome of federal elections, States stands ready to help in any way that so voters will have complete and timely infor- the governments involved need. mation on which to make informed decisions. The world is also thankful for the thou- Promote Fair, Balanced, Constitu- sands of peacekeepers Ireland sends to other tional Approach: President Bush believes troubled corners of the globe, everywhere reform should not favor any one party over from Kosovo to East Timor. And we’re another or incumbents over challengers. thankful for the generous development aid Both corporations and unions should be pro- Ireland sends to the world’s poorest nations. hibited from giving soft money to political But Ireland’s most precious gift to the parties, and both corporations and unions world has been the Irish. No nation has bene- should have to obtain permission from their fited more from Irish talent and industry stockholders or dues-paying workers before than the United States. You’ve given us Presi- spending treasury funds or dues on politics. dents, nine signers of the Declaration of President Bush supports including a non-sev- Independence. In fact, so many Irish served erability provision, so if any provision of the as volunteers in the Continental Army, a bill is found unconstitutional, the entire bill Lord in Parliament lamented, ‘‘We have lost is sent back to Congress for further adjust- America through the Irish.’’ [Laughter] ments and deliberations. This provision will Today, over 44 million Irish-Americans ensure fair and balanced campaign finance reinforce the natural bonds of friendship reform. between our nations. The United States is proud of our strong ties of trade and invest- NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Trent Lott, ment and proud that they have contributed Senate majority leader, and Thomas A. Daschle, to the strong economy that you have led. We Senate minority leader. Copies of this letter were provided to all other Senators. look forward to working even more closely with Ireland, particularly now that it serves on the U.N. Security Council. Remarks at a Saint Patrick’s Day According to legend, Saint Patrick re- Shamrock Presentation Ceremony turned to Ireland after hearing the Irish peo- With Prime Minister Bertie Ahern ple beckon him in a dream to come and walk of Ireland among us once more. Well, today, it is a March 16, 2001 world that beckons the Irish to continue walking among us and sharing with us the Taoiseach, thank you very much, sir. We’re rich culture, the large hearts, and good so honored you’re here. Laura and I welcome works. you and welcome our guests. Thank you all So Mr. Prime Minister, America is proud for coming. We accept this crystal of sham- to call Ireland a friend, not just on Saint Pat- rocks, not just as a symbol of Ireland but as rick’s Day but on every day. a symbol of a strong friendship between our Welcome. nations, our shared values and shared history and shared hopes. Thank you for continuing NOTE: The President spoke at 10:36 a.m. in the this Saint Patrick’s Day tradition. And we Roosevelt Room at the White House. The tran- script released by the Office of the Press Secretary really appreciate this wonderful gift. also included the remarks of the Prime Minister But Saint Patrick’s Day is also a time for Ahern. everyone to reflect on Ireland’s many gifts to the world. We are thankful, first, for all that Ireland and the Prime Minister have Remarks at a Saint Patrick’s Day done to further the cause of peace in North- Reception ern Ireland. There’s an Irish expression, ‘‘the March 16, 2001 work praises the man.’’ The peace that holds today in Northern Ireland is no small meas- Thank you very much. It sounds like we ure a tribute to the Prime Minister and his invited some rowdy Irish-Americans. VerDate 20-MAR-2000 01:40 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 005300 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 W:\DISC\PD19MR01.000 ATX004 PsN: ATX004 454 Mar. 16 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2001 [Laughter] Thank you all for coming. our culture. The strong record of public serv- Taoiseach, thank you very much, sir. Sec- ice has fortified our democracy, and the retary of State of Northern Ireland, Dr. Reid; strong ties to family and faith and community First Minister Trimble; Deputy First Min- have strengthened our Nation’s character. In ister Mallon—thank you all for being here. short, the Irish are a big reason why we’ll I want to thank the Ambassadors who are always be proud to call ourselves a nation here. I want to thank the other leaders from of immigrants. Northern Ireland who are here. It’s most gra- Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. cious of you to take your time to come and And now, would you join us, please, for celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with us. Mr. some refreshments in the State Room. Speaker, it’s good to see you again, sir, as Welcome to the White House. well. The Taoiseach and I just had an excellent NOTE: The President spoke at 11:38 a.m. in the meeting. We spent a good hour of frank dia- East Room at the White House. In his remarks, log. He gave me Dublin’s perspective on the he referred to United Kingdom Secretary of State peace process in Northern Ireland, just as for Northern Ireland John Reid; and First Min- Prime Minister Blair gave me London’s per- ister David Trimble and Deputy First Minister spective when we met last month. An Irish Seamus Mallon, Northern Ireland Executive. proverb tell us that a friend’s eye is a good mirror. And I can tell you that what is striking about my meetings with both Prime Min- Message on the Observance of Saint isters is how similar their perspectives are, Patrick’s Day, 2001 how optimistic they are, and how determined March 16, 2001 they are. It is clear that all sides want the Good Fri- I am pleased to send warm greetings to day agreement to succeed. It is also clear that those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Each year all sides are seeking to overcome very dif- on March 17, joyous events commemorate ficult internal obstacles and to keep up for- the remarkable life of Patrick, the patron ward momentum. The agreement negotiated saint of Ireland. Born in Britain many cen- by both Prime Ministers in Belfast last week turies ago, Patrick was captured as a teenager is a reflection of a common commitment. As by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland. always, we deeply appreciate the efforts. During six years of forced labor as a herds- And again, I want to pledge what I said man, he looked to his religious faith for suste- yesterday: The United States stands ready to nance. help. It is in our national interest that there Patrick eventually escaped and returned to be a lasting peace, a real, lasting peace in Britain, where he dreamed that he was being Northern Ireland. called to serve as a missionary. He began to I also want to say how much I appreciate study for the priesthood and returned to Ire- the contributions that Irish-Americans have land, dedicating his life to preaching Christi- made to the cause of peace. Many of you anity. Patrick endured hardship and suf- are right here in this room, and our Nation fering, but his bravery and devotion to his thanks you. By supporting those committed faith became legendary in the hearts and to a peaceful approach, you’re truly giving minds of the Irish people. something back to your native land. Centuries later, St. Patrick’s Day pays trib- Today is also about celebrating what Irish- ute to an incredible hero and to the rich cul- Americans have given to their adopted land. tural heritage of the Emerald Isle. Countless The White House itself was designed by an Americans symbolically proclaim Irish ances- Irish-American. This fact about America’s try by taking part in the festivities celebrating home is symbolic of the contributions made the stories and traditions of Ireland. St. Pat- by millions of Irish of both Catholic and rick’s Day is also a time to honor the con- Protestant persuasion. tributions of Irish Americans to our Nation’s Your industry and talent and imagination history and way of life, enriching the United have enriched our commerce and enriched States in great measure. VerDate 20-MAR-2000 01:40 Mar 21, 2001 Jkt 005300 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 W:\DISC\PD19MR01.000 ATX004 PsN: ATX004.
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