Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, July 23, 2001 Volume 37—Number 29 Pages 1043–1075

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Addresses and Remarks Joint Statements See also Meetings With Foreign Leaders G–7 Statement—1068 Congressional Medal of Honor, presentation to Capt. Ed W. Freeman—1044 Meetings With Foreign Leaders , satellite remarks from Genoa to a tax relief celebration in Kansas City, MO— G–7 leaders—1068 1071 , Prime Minister Blair—1062 Radio address—1043 United Kingdom, departure from Oxford— Statements by the President 1067 , bust—1045 Cuban and Democratic Solidarity Act, World Bank—1048 Title III—1047 Death of Katharine Graham—1051 Communications to Congress House of Representatives action Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Faith-Based and Community Initiative— (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, letter on review 1061 of Title III—1048 National energy policy, by committees— Sierra Leone, message transmitting report on national emergency—1051 1051

Interviews With the News Media Supplementary Materials Exchanges with reporters Acts approved by the President—1075 London, United Kingdom—1060 Oval Office—1045 Checklist of press releases— Interview with foreign journalists—1051 1075 News conference with Prime Minister Blair of Digest of other White House the United Kingdom in Halton, July 19 announcements—1072 (No. 12)—1062 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1073

Editor’s Note: The President was in Genoa, Italy, on July 20, the closing date of this issue. Releases and announcements issued by the Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in this issue will be printed next week.

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The President’s Radio Address First, for everyone in retirement or near July 14, 2001 retirement, any changes in their Medicare coverage should be up to them. No senior Good morning. This week in Washington, should have to accept something different if we have turned our attention to the goal of they like Medicare just the way it is. better health care for all Americans. I have Second, all seniors should be offered a asked Congress to send me a strong Patients’ range of new Medicare plans, both Govern- Bill of Rights, one that provides immediate ment and private. Every plan offered to sen- access to specialists and an immediate appeal iors should have at least the same benefits to a panel of doctors when an HMO denies as the Government plan. And all plans must care. I hope to sign a bill that gets people offer prescription drug coverage. help when they need it, not a bill adding hun- Third, everyone enrolled in Medicare dreds of dollars to the high premiums they should have the power to choose which plan already pay. works best for him or her. The plans will I am also asking Congress to join me in compete with each other, forcing them to modernizing and strengthening Medicare. offer better service, extra benefits, and lower All of us, young and old, have a stake in the premiums. outcome of this discussion. From its begin- Fourth, reform must provide special help ning 36 years ago, Medicare has represented to seniors with low incomes and unusually a basic binding commitment to our seniors. high medical costs. We must put caps on the That commitment will always stand. And as amount any senior can be asked to pay in medicine advances and the needs of our sen- a year. And since the reformed Medicare will iors change, Medicare must advance and im- cover prescription drugs, low income seniors prove, as well. will no longer have to pay for costly Medigap The most pressing challenge is the lack of insurance. coverage for prescription drugs. To begin And finally, we must strengthen Medi- solving this problem, I am proposing a new care’s finances and make sure that the bene- national drug discount program for seniors. fits promised to our seniors will be always This is a straightforward, nonbureaucratic there. program which can be in place by January. Medicine in America is constantly improv- Everyone in Medicare will be eligible for a ing, and Medicare must improve at the same drug discount card, costing no more than $1 pace. By these principles, we can assure that or 2 per month. Present this card at a partici- Medicare will always offer seniors the care pating pharmacy, and you will receive a sub- they need with the quality they deserve. stantial discount—at least 10 percent. It’s as Thank you very much for listening. simple as that, and it’s convenient, as well. This program will provide immediate help to seniors without destabilizing Medicare’s fi- nances. Yet, my prescription drug plan is only a first step. We need broader reform to bring NOTE: The address was recorded at 11:21 a.m. Medicare into the 21st century. We need to on July 13 in the Cabinet Room at the White House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on July 14. The expand coverage, improve services, strength- transcript was made available by the Office of the en Medicare financing, and give seniors more Press Secretary on July 13 but was embargoed control over the health care they receive. for release until the broadcast. The Office of the And as Congress takes up legislation, they Press Secretary also released a Spanish language should be guided by some basic principles. transcript of this address. 1043

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Remarks on Presenting the By all rights, another President from Texas Congressional Medal of Honor should have had the honor of conferring this to Captain Ed W. Freeman medal. It was in the second year of Lyndon Johnson’s Presidency that Army Captain Ed July 16, 2001 Freeman did something that the men of the 7th Cavalry have never forgotten. Years pass, The President. Please be seated. Good even decades, but the memory of what hap- morning, and welcome to the White House. pened on November 14, 1965, has always Today, for the first time, I will present the stayed with them. Medal of Honor. It’s a unique privilege to For his actions that day, Captain Freeman present the Nation’s highest military distinc- was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. tion to Ed Freeman of Boise, Idaho. This But the men who were there, including the moment is well deserved, and it’s been long commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel in coming. Bruce Crandall, felt a still higher honor was Our White House military unit is accus- called for. Through the unremitting efforts tomed to a lot of great events, but I can as- of Lieutenant Colonel Crandall and many sure you they started this day with a great others, and the persuasive weight from Sen- sense of anticipation. After all, they know ator John McCain, the story now comes to how rare this kind of gathering is and what its rightful conclusion. it means. To be in the presence of one who That story began with the battalion sur- has won the Medal of Honor is a privilege; rounded by the enemy in one of Vietnam’s to be in the room with a group of over 50 fiercest battles. The survivors remember the is a moment none of us will ever forget. desperate fear of almost certain death. They We’re in the presence of more than 50 of remember gunfire that one witness described the bravest men who have ever worn the uni- as the most intense he had ever seen. And form, and I want to welcome you all to the they remember the sight of an unarmed heli- White House. copter coming to their aid. It’s an honor, as well, to welcome The man at the controls flew through the Barbara—a name I kind of like—[laugh- gunfire not once, not 10 times, but at least ter]—Ed’s wife, along with his family mem- 21 times. That single helicopter brought the bers and members of his unit from Vietnam. water, ammunition, and supplies that saved As well, I want to welcome the Vice Presi- many lives on the ground. And the same pilot dent, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary flew more than 70 wounded soldiers to of Veterans Affairs, the Chief of the Joint safety. Chiefs, as well as members of the Joint In a moment, we will hear the full citation, Chiefs. I want to welcome Senator McCain. in all its heroic detail. General Eisenhower I want to welcome Senator Craig, Congress- once observed that when you hear a Medal man Otter, and Congressman Simpson from of Honor citation, you practically assume that the delegation of Idaho. I want to welcome the man in question didn’t make it out alive. you all. In fact, about one in six never did. And the It was in this house, in this office upstairs, other five, men just like you all here, prob- that Abraham Lincoln signed into law the ably didn’t expect to. bills establishing the Medal of Honor. By a Citations are also written in the most sim- custom that began with Theodore Roosevelt, ple of language, needing no embellishment the Medal of Honor is to be presented by or techniques of rhetoric. They record places the President. That duty came to Harry S. and names and events that describe them- Truman more than 70 times. He often said selves. The medal itself bears only one word, that he’d rather wear the medal than to be and needs only one: Valor. the Commander in Chief. Some of you might As a boy of 13, Ed Freeman saw thousands have heard him say that. [Laughter] Perhaps of men on maneuvers pass by his home in you were also here on May 2, 1963, when Mississippi. He decided then and there that John F. Kennedy welcomed 240 recipients he would be a soldier. A lifetime later, the of the Medal of Honor. Congress has now decided that he’s even

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more than a soldier, because he did more he didn’t need focus groups to tell him what than his duty. He served his country and his was right. He charged ahead, and the world comrades to the fullest, rising above and be- is better for it. yond anything the Army or the Nation could He also had a great sense of humor. There have ever asked. have been a lot of Churchill stories, some It’s been some years now since he left the of which you can repeat on TV, some of service and was last saluted. But from this which you can’t, Mr. Ambassador. One that day, wherever he goes, by military tradition, came to mind was, after he lost office in the Ed Freeman will merit a salute from any en- election in 1945, King George VI offered him listed personnel or officer of rank. the Order of the Garter. And here is what Commander Severs, I now ask you to read he said: ‘‘I could hardly accept His Majesty’s this citation of the newest member of the offer of the Garter when his people have Congressional Medal of Honor Society. And given me the order of the boot.’’ [Laughter] it will be my honor to give him his first salute. Churchill reminds me of two things—one, [At this point, Comdr. Paul J. Severs, USN, we need more humor in the public arena. Navy Aide to the President, read the citation, He had a great wit. He had a fantastic way and the President presented the medal.] of making people smile and laugh. And sec- ondly, he reminds me of the importance of The President. We’ll see you for a recep- our relationship, the relationship between tion. Thank you all for coming. Great Britain and America. NOTE: The President spoke at 9:35 a.m. in the As the Ambassador mentions, in a couple East Room at the White House. of days’ time, I will go to confirm and renew that relationship. Not only will I have the honor of meeting with Her Majesty; I will Remarks on Accepting a Bust of also spend some quality time again with the Winston Churchill and an Exchange Prime Minister. We’ve got a strong personal With Reporters relationship that is most helpful to making July 16, 2001 sure our countries continue the tie that binds. The President. Thank you, Mr. Ambas- I’m looking forward to my trip overseas. sador. And a perfect way to begin is to stop off in I think I casually mentioned to the Ambas- London and then, eventually, go to sador, right after my swearing-in, that I , and then—and have a very con- lamented the fact that there was not a proper structive and honest and straightforward dia- bust of Winston Churchill for me to put in log about areas where we cooperate to make the Oval Office. He’s a man of great action, the world a better place. because here sits a bust on loan from Her In the meantime, Mr. Ambassador, I’m Majesty’s Government that I accept grate- honored that you came by. Thank you very fully and will place right here, where the much for bringing Sir Winston. I look for- flowers are, beneath one of my favorite west ward to visiting with him. Sometimes he’ll Texas paintings. I accept gratefully, and I talk back; sometimes he won’t, depending look forward to looking at Sir Winston on upon the stress of the moment. But he is a daily basis. a constant reminder of what a great leader People said, ‘‘Why would you be interested is like. in having the bust of an Englishman in your So, thank you for coming, sir. Oval Office?’’ And the answer is, because he was one of the great leaders in the 20th cen- United Kingdom-U.S. Relations tury. He was an enormous personality. He Q. Mr. President, is the special relation- stood on principle. He was a man of great ship as healthy today as it was in Churchill’s courage. He knew what he believed, and he time? really kind of went after it in a way that The President. I think it is. I do. We co- seemed like a Texan to me: He wasn’t afraid operate in the Balkans. The Prime Minister of public opinion polls; he wasn’t afraid of— and I talk quite frequently on issues that are

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of concern for world peace. We don’t agree The President. I do. on every single detail of issues, but we do agree that the relationship is special and Northern Ireland Peace Process unique. And I think it is very strong. Q. Mr. President, do you have any initia- Kyoto Protocol on Climate Change tive to suggest in Northern Ireland that might break the deadlock between the par- Q. Are you expecting criticism, on your ties there? UK trip, of your policies on the Kyoto treaty The President. Where? Northern Ire- and missile defense? land? No, what I told the leaders of—Prime The President. You mean, from whom? Minister Blair and Ahern, I said, ‘‘Call me Editorial page writers? Oh, perhaps. But on if you need help.’’ They’re the folks closest both issues I have made my positions clear. to the ground. They’re intricately involved in People shouldn’t doubt where the United the situation, and the stands States stands. And I made those positions on ready to assist. If there’s anything we can do principle. In principle, it’s important for us to help bring peace to the region, my govern- to develop a new strategic framework to ment is more than willing to do so. make the world more peaceful. The Prime Q. But you haven’t received a call yet? Minister, in his public statement at Camp The President. I have not, but I suspect David, understood exact—said to the people that and I will discuss this issue. he understood exactly where I was coming I look forward to getting his perspective on from. the issue. And again, if he needs our help, We will continue to consult with Great we’ll be glad to help. Britain on the issue. I will keep him posted about my dialog with Mr. Putin. As a matter of fact, one of the things I look forward to President’s Upcoming Visit to the United doing is sharing the conversations I had with Kingdom Mr. Putin and what my intentions are in Q. You’ve been to Britain before, Mr. Genoa, as well as in Shanghai, when I meet President. What are you looking forward to Mr. Putin. most on your revisit? And I think the Prime Minister and others The President. Well, I’m looking forward are beginning to realize the is over. to going to Chequers. The Prime Minister I know he knows it’s over. And the funda- told me when he came to Camp David that mental question is, how do we deal with the he thought I was—would really love to see threats of the 21st century? And on global Chequers. And my dad told me the same warming, the Prime Minister knows, as do thing; the Ambassador’s confirmed that, as the leaders of the EU, they heard me say well. I look forward to going. I look forward as loudly and as clearly as I can, we agree to seeing Her Majesty the Queen. with the goal of reducing greenhouse gases, I had the honor of coming to a state dinner but we don’t accept the methodology of the here in Washington that my mother and dad Kyoto treaty. gave for her. And it’s—I found her to be a So I look forward, over time, to detailing lovely, dignified, smart lady. And I look for- our strategy with our friends and allies. And ward to representing my country in her pres- again, I repeat, it’s with the goal in mind of ence. making sure that we all work in the world My first trip to overseas was a successful developing and—developing nations as well trip. I’m confident this will be, as well. It’s as industrial nations of reducing greenhouse such an honor to represent our Nation in for- gases. eign capitals and to be with foreign leaders. I look forward to—but I really look forward U.S. Sanctions on Cuba to making progress on key issues, such as Q. Mr. President, on a question that is of missile defense and world trade, working interest to Europe, do you plan to extend with nations who are less fortunate than the waiver of the Title III of Helms-Burton Great Britain and the United States—nations for another 6 months? in Africa.

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We’re going to have a very interesting ses- NOTE: The President spoke at 1:12 p.m. in the sion in Genoa with the leaders of developing Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, nations. And the United States and Great he referred to Christopher Meyer, United King- Britain will take the lead in helping convince dom Ambassador to the U.S., who presented the bust; Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister all our friends and allies to provide support Tony Blair of the United Kingdom; President necessary to help nations develop, starting of Russia; Prime Minister Bertie with free trade. Ahern of Ireland; and Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada. A reporter referred to Title Energy Policy III (protection of property rights of U.S. nationals) of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Q. Mr. President, on energy, your Cabinet (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law No. 104– is out today, pushing your energy plan. Is 114). it a tougher sell now, given that gas prices have come down; we’re not seeing the rolling blackouts in California that we were just a Statement: The Cuban Liberty and couple of months ago? Democratic Solidarity Act, Title III The President. Well, I think anytime July 16, 2001 there’s not an immediate problem that’s ap- parent to people, it’s tough to convince peo- Today I transmitted to Congress my deci- ple to think long term. But it’s clear that sion to exercise the authority granted to me there are warning signs. It’s clear—it should under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic be clear to the American people that we’re Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act to suspend for dependent upon foreign sources of crude oil, 6 months, from August 1 through January 31, when every quarter, we worry about whether the right to bring actions under Title III of or not OPEC is going to run the price of that Act. In exercising this authority, I do crude up. It should be worrisome to people so taking into account that it is necessary for that the State that’s had the best conservation the national interest of the United States and efforts is the State that’s had brownouts. And will expedite the transition to democracy in even though there may not be a brownout Cuba. today, it’s an indication that we need an en- Real differences remain between the ergy policy. United States and our allies concerning the And so we’re going to take a very strong best methods for pursuing change in Cuba. effort to convince the American people that However, for its part, the European Union we’ve got a plan that couples not only sound has again renewed its Common Position on conservation but the need to develop new Cuba and has reaffirmed its goal of pro- sources of energy. And one of the primary moting a peaceful transition to democracy in topics that will be on the agenda when the Cuba. Our actions will encourage support for President of Mexico, Vicente Fox, comes the embargo and further strengthen, not after our August recess, in the beginning of weaken, the growing multilateral, multi- September, will be to continue to talk about faceted movement to promote democracy the hemispheric strategy to bring natural gas and human rights in Cuba. into the United States, and to Mexico, for My administration is firmly committed to that matter. a proactive Cuba policy that will assist the I’m going to meet with Jean Chretien in Cuban people in their struggle for freedom. Genoa, and we’ll be talking about energy, I On Friday I reaffirmed my commitment to can assure you. Canada has got a lot of nat- maintain existing sanctions against the Cuban ural gas in the Northwest Territories; we regime and to strengthening pro-democracy need to figure out how to get that gas into movements in Cuba. I call upon the Euro- the United States. pean Union and the international community And I think the American people will listen to work together with us toward the funda- to a rational, logical approach about how best mental goals that should unite us: free to create energy security and diversification, speech, free elections, and respect for basic as well as how to promote conservation. human rights in Cuba.

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Letter to Congressional Leaders on erty and has underscored the importance for Review of Title III of the Cuban erasing it. I’m proud of his leadership, and Liberty and Democratic Solidarity I’m proud of the folks that work here at the (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 World Bank. And I want to thank you for coming to give me a chance to speak to you. July 16, 2001 Last month in Poland, I talked about Eu- Dear lllll : rope and America working in partnership to Pursuant to subsection 306(c)(2) of the build a house of freedom, a house whose Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity doors should be open to all of Europe’s (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104– emerging democracies and a house whose 114) (the ‘‘Act’’), I hereby determine and re- windows should be open to help Europe and port to the Congress that the suspension for America see clearly their challenges and re- 6 months beyond August 1, 2001, of the right sponsibilities in the rest of the world. to bring an action under title III of the Act My last trip to Europe focused mainly on is necessary to the national interests of the opening the doors of freedom throughout United States and will expedite a transition Europe by enlarging NATO and the Euro- to democracy in Cuba. pean Union. Tomorrow I will travel to Eu- Sincerely, rope to meet with leaders of the world’s most industrialized nations, as well as Russia, to George W. Bush discuss the developing world and its needs NOTE: Identical letters were sent to Joseph R. and the developed world and our duties. Biden, Jr., chairman, and Jesse Helms, ranking The needs are many and undeniable, and member, Senate Committee on Foreign Rela- they are a challenge to our conscience and tions; Robert C. Byrd, chairman, and Ted Stevens, to complacency. A world where some live in ranking member, Senate Committee on Appro- comfort and plenty while half of the human priations; Henry J. Hyde, chairman, and Tom race lives on less than $2 a day is neither Lantos, ranking member, House Committee on just nor stable. As we recognize this great International Relations; and C.W. Bill Young, need, we can also recognize even greater chairman, and David R. Obey, ranking member, House Committee on Appropriations. promise. World poverty is ancient, yet the hope of real progress against poverty is new. Vast re- Remarks at the World Bank gions and nations from Chile to Thailand are July 17, 2001 escaping the bonds of poverty and oppression by embracing markets and trade and new Thank you all very much. Mr. Ambassador, technologies. What some call globalization is, thank you very much for your distinguished in fact, the triumph of human liberty stretch- years. Thank you for your service. Thank you ing across national borders. And it holds the for your kind comments. I’m honored to be promise of delivering billions of the world’s here today with the Secretary of the Treas- citizens from disease and hunger and want. ury, Paul O’Neill—thank you for being here, This is a great and noble prospect, that free- Mr. Secretary—as well as our Trade Ambas- dom can work not just in the new world or sador, Bob Zoellick. I appreciate the leader- the old world but in all the world. ship that these two men have shown. Their We have, today, the opportunity to include steady advice, their standards, their adher- all the world’s poor in an expanding circle ence to principle make my job a lot easier. of development, throughout all the Americas, I also want to thank Jim Wolfensohn for all of Asia, and all of Africa. This is a great not only the invitation to be here but for your moral challenge, what Pope John Paul II traveling long distances to get here to hear called, placing the freedom of the market in this speech. He said he landed at 6 o’clock the service of human freedom in its totality. this morning. Obviously, he’d never heard Our willingness to recognize that with free- me give a speech before. [Laughter] But I dom comes great responsibility, especially for do appreciate his leadership. I appreciate the the least among us, may take the measure fact that he’s raised the profile of global pov- of the 21st century.

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This cause is a priority of the United States we’ve agreed to will understand we mean foreign policy, because we do recognize our business. It’s time for Congress to act. responsibilities and because having strong Free trade applies the power of markets and stable nations as neighbors in the world to the needs of the poor. We know that na- is in our own best interests. tions that open their economies to the bene- In centuries past, strong nations often fits of trade are more successful in climbing wanted weak neighbors to dominate. In our out of poverty. We know that giving devel- age, strong nations must recognize the bene- oping countries greater access to world mar- fits of successful partners around the world. kets can quickly and dramatically raise invest- Strong partners export their products, not ment levels and incomes. We also know that their problems. Conquering poverty creates free trade encourages the habits of liberty new customers. And a world that is more free that sustain freedom over the long haul. and more prosperous is also a world much That is why I applaud the World Bank’s more likely to remain at peace. leadership in helping countries build the in- To build this better world, we must be stitutions and expertise they need to benefit guided by three great goals. First, America from trade. and her friends and allies must pursue poli- Despite trade’s proven track record for cies to keep the peace and promote pros- lifting the lives of the poor, organizers of the perity. The United States and her allies will summit expect many people to take to the streets later this week in Italy to try to stop pursue a balance of world power that favors our progress. They seek to shut down meet- human freedom. ings because they want to shut down free This requires a new strategic framework trade. I respect the right to peaceful expres- that moves beyond cold war doctrines and sion, but make no mistake, those who protest addresses the threats of a new century, such free trade are no friends of the poor. Those as cyberterrorism, weapons of mass destruc- who protest free trade seek to deny them tion, missiles in the hands of those for whom their best hope for escaping poverty. terror and blackmail are a very way of life. Legitimate concerns about labor stand- These threats have the potential to desta- ards, the environment, economic dislocation bilize freedom and progress, and we will not should be and will be addressed. But we permit it. must reject a protectionism that blocks the Prosperity depends on a stable and peace- path of prosperity for developing countries. ful world. Global prosperity also depends on We must reject policies that would condemn the world’s economic powers keeping our them to permanent poverty. As my friend the economic houses in order. We all must pur- former President of Mexico, Ernesto Zedillo, sue pro-growth policies that encourage great- said, the protesters seem strangely deter- er productivity, reduce tax burdens, while mined to save the developing world from de- maintaining fiscal responsibility and stable velopment. prices. Our third goal must be to work in true Our second goal is to ignite a new era of partnership with developing countries to re- global economic growth through a world move the huge obstacles to development, to trading system that is dramatically more open help them fight illiteracy, disease, and more free. One of the most important unsustainable debt. This is compassionate objectives of my meetings with other G–7 conservatism at an international level. And leaders in Italy will be to secure their strong it’s the responsibility that comes with free- endorsement for a launch of a new round dom and prosperity. of global trade negotiations later this year. Already, 23 of the world’s poorest nations And at home, one of my most important are benefiting from efforts to relieve them legislative priorities will be to secure from of the crippling burden of massive debt. Congress trade promotion authority that five These nations have committed themselves to other Presidents have had, an authority nec- economic reform and to channeling the sav- essary so that when our United States enters ings from debt relief into health and edu- into agreement, the countries with whom cation. The United States has been and will

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continue to be a world leader on responsible Finally, the Genoa Summit will formally debt relief. launch a new global fund to combat HIV/ The developed nations must also increase AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. The United our commitment to help educate people States was the first to announce our contribu- throughout the world. Literacy and learning tion to this fund, originally called for by U.N. are the foundation of democracy and devel- Secretary-General Kofi Annan. We are proud opment. That is why I propose the United to have been a leader in developing the States increase funding for our education as- fund’s structure and its focus on prevention sistance programs by nearly 20 percent. with a broad strategy that includes treatment Today I’m directing the Secretary of State and care. and the Administrator of the Agency for And I’m proud that our country contrib- International Development to develop an ini- utes nearly $1 billion annually to inter- tiative to improve basic education and teach- national efforts to combat AIDS and infec- er training in Africa, where some countries tious diseases. I might remind folks that’s are expected to lose 10 percent or more of more than twice the amount of the second their teachers to AIDS in the next 5 years. largest donor. We stand ready to commit For its part, the World Bank and the other more to the global fund when it dem- development banks must, as Secretary onstrates success. O’Neill has noted, focus on raising produc- In all these areas—health, education, hun- tivity in developing nations, especially ger, and debt—America is committed to through investments in education. walking alongside leaders and nations that Yet, only about 7 percent of World Bank are traveling the hard but rewarding path of resources are devoted to education. More- political and economic reform, nations that over, these funds are provided as loans that are committed to rooting out cronyism and must be repaid and often times aren’t. Today corruption, nations that are committed to I call on all multilateral development banks building the institutions of freedom and good to increase the share of their funding devoted government. to education and to tie support more directly In 1950, at the height of the cold war, John to clear and measurable results. Foster Dulles issued a promise to the people I also propose the World Bank and other of South Korea. ‘‘You’re not alone,’’ he said. development banks dramatically increase the ‘‘You’ll never be alone so long as you con- share of their funding provided as grants tinue to play worthily your part in the great rather than loans to the poorest countries. design of human freedom.’’ Fifty years since, Specifically, I propose that up to 50 percent our circumstances have changed beyond rec- of the funds provided by the development banks to the poorest countries be provided ognition. The world is no longer divided into as grants for education, health, nutrition, armed camps. Democracy has become a seed water supply, sanitation, and other human on the wind, taking root in many nations. So needs, which will be a major step forward. much has changed, yet America’s commit- Debt relief is really a short-term fix. The pro- ment is still the same. posal today doesn’t merely drop the debt; it To all nations promoting democratic gov- helps stop the debt. ernment and the rule of law so that trade The world also needs to begin realizing the and aid can succeed, you’re not alone. To enormous potential of biotechnology to help all nations tearing down the walls of suspicion end hunger. The U.N. has recently reported and isolation and building ties of trade and biotechnology can dramatically improve crop trust, you’re not alone. And to all nations who yields in developing countries while using are willing to stake their future on the global fewer pesticides and less water. We need to progress of liberty, you will never be alone. move forward based on sound science to This is my Nation’s pledge, a pledge I will bring these benefits to the 800 million peo- keep. ple, including 300 million children, who still Thank you for having me. suffer from hunger and malnutrition.

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NOTE: The President spoke at 9:40 a.m. in the For too long America has lacked a com- Preston Auditorium at the World Bank. In his re- prehensive national energy policy. My marks, he referred to James D. Wolfensohn, presi- administration has proposed a plan that will dent, World Bank Group. reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil through increased conservation and effi- Statement on the Death ciency, improved infrastructure, and in- of Katharine Graham creased exploration. I commend the House committees for moving forward on these July 17, 2001 goals. The Nation’s Capital and our entire Nation today mourn the loss of the beloved first lady Message to the Congress of Washington and American journalism, Transmitting a Report on the Katharine Graham. Her legacy and influence National Emergency With spanned many different arenas, from power- Respect to Sierra Leone ful publisher to quiet philanthropist, to ac- July 17, 2001 complished businesswoman, to Pulitzer Prize winning author, to gracious and loyal friend. To the Congress of the United States: Presidents come and go, and Katharine As required by section 401(c) of the Na- Graham knew them all. When Laura and I tional Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), moved to Washington, she was the first to and section 204(c) of the International Emer- welcome a new President to the Nation’s gency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. Capital with a dinner at her home. Mrs. 1703(c), I transmit herewith a 6-month peri- Graham became a legend in her own lifetime odic report on the national emergency with because she was a true leader and a true lady, respect to Sierra Leone that was declared in steely yet shy, powerful yet humble, known Executive Order 13194 of January 18, 2001. for her integrity and always gracious and gen- George W. Bush erous to others. Her life, chronicled in her Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography, pre- The White House, sents a tremendous example for our genera- July 17, 2001. tion and generations to come. Laura and I send our prayers to her children and grand- NOTE: An original was not available for verification of the content of this message. children, to her colleagues at Co., and to her many friends throughout Washington, America, and the world. She Interview With Foreign Journalists will be sorely missed. July 17, 2001

Statement on Action by Committees The President. I’ll make a few comments. Did anybody hear what I said at the World of the House of Representatives on a Bank? Nobody? [Laughter] You’re kidding National Energy Policy me. I spend all this time writing this speech, July 17, 2001 and nobody listens. Here’s what I said. I said that in Europe Today’s actions in the House Resources I talked about a house of freedom; I talked Committee and in the House Energy and about opening doors—that means expanding Commerce Committee represent important freedom by enlarging NATO and the Euro- steps toward implementing a comprehensive pean Union—I also talked about opening and balanced energy policy. I am pleased that windows, so that America, our allies, and the committees are acting swiftly to increase friends can more clearly see the problems energy efficiency, expand use of renewables, that face those who are the developing world. and open a small portion of the Arctic Na- And so I laid out a strategy that I’m going tional Wildlife Refuge for environmentally to pursue in Genoa that, one, says that those responsible exploration. of us who are prosperous must continue to

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put policies in place to enhance prosperity, Northern Ireland Peace Process lower taxes, less regulation, and free trade; Q. I was going to kick-off as the British secondly, that we have—must work together representative. As you know, the peace proc- to develop a new security arrangement that ess in Northern Ireland is at a critical stage will help address the threats of the 21st cen- and facing possible disaster at the moment. tury. In other words, prosperity for all must The Irish Prime Minister, the Catholic Dep- include a prosperous and stable world. uty Prime Minister of Northern Ireland, Secondly, I talked about open trade. I moderate voices in both north and south firmly—I said clearly, as clearly as I could, have no less than 40 editorials in the Amer- that the protesters in Italy have the right to ican newspapers, including in the Wash- express their opinion in a peaceful way. But ington Post and , have they hurt the case of the poor when they called for decommissioning of weapons. argue against trade; they hurt the opportuni- I quote the latest one, the Houston Chron- ties for developing nations to grow. As I said, icle put it: ‘‘It is time, indeed, it is well past my friend Ernesto Zedillo put it well. He time for the IRA to honor its commitment said, the thing that troubles him is that it’s to the Good Friday peace agreement by sur- clear that the protesters don’t want the devel- rendering its weapons.’’ oping nations—— Is it now also time now for U.S., as you Assistant Press Secretary Countryman. prepare to visit Britain, to help break the log- They want to protect the developing nations jam by calling on Sinn Fein and its IRA asso- from development. ciates to move on surrendering of weapons The President. Yes. All I was going to say and bring back stability to Northern Ireland? is, it’s clear they don’t want the developing The President. We strongly the support nations to have access to development, and of Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern’s attempts he’s right. to enact the Good Friday agreement. And And thirdly, in order for developing na- one of the crucial points is decommissioning. tions to be able to succeed, our nations and And my government stands side by side with our friends must work hard to enhance edu- those two governments and those two leaders cation, fight disease. I reminded folks that in urging all sides to decommission, to dis- we were the first nation to step up with con- arm, and to enact the Good Friday agree- tribution to the HIV/AIDS fund. We’re part ments. of the strategy. We will put more in as the The situation in Northern Ireland is com- fund shows success. ing to a critical stage. I look forward to talking I believe you’re going to see that, at the to my friend about the issue. As I said yester- G–7, there will be a strong commitment for day, I stand ready to help. But there should more contributions from nations represented be no mistake that we believe the decommis- here at the table. We contribute nearly a bil- sioning part of the Good Friday agreement lion dollars a year in international aid to HIV/ must be upheld. AIDS; that’s more than double the second- largest donor in the world. Upcoming Visit With the Pope I talked about the need for the World Q. Mr. President, you’re coming close to Bank and multilateral banks to have more Italy and to the Holy See. grants for education and health, as opposed The President. Yes, I’m looking forward to loans. I said that our Nation will work to to it. develop a teacher training program in Africa. Q. What do you expect from your first My point is, is that part of enhancing world meeting with His Holiness the Pope, consid- prosperity and world freedom, that those of ering his position on abortions, stem cell, the us who are fortunate nations must work to- death penalty? gether to provide opportunity: trade, better The President. Well, I expect to talk to health, and better education. That was my a very principled man who speaks from speech; I’m sorry you missed it. [Laughter] strong convictions. And I look forward to I’ll be glad to answer a few questions. being in the presence of a great world leader.

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In my speech in Warsaw, I reminded peo- First, as to the role of market-oriented ple that His Holiness and his influence had economies and democracies, we do have a amazing effect on transforming—an amazing role. And the first step is to make sure our effect to encourage freedom. I believe—I economies are strong and that we trade freely truly believe he’s a great world leader, and between ourselves. That’s why I urge—as a I appreciate his efforts of reconciliation and matter of fact today, if I’m not mistaken, the healing. In my country, the Holy Father has EU Trade Commissioner and Ambassador an enormous impact, because the leaders of Zoellick, the trade commissioner for the the Catholic Church, for example, stand U.S., are making a joint statement—if it’s not strong on the principle of life. They also today, it’s soon—about the need to have a stand strong on making sure that those who new global round of trade. In other words, have no voice are heard. And I respect the I do believe that those of us who have got Catholic Church; I respect the leadership. rule of law and transparency in our econo- And I look forward to a very frank discussion. mies, who have got essentially market-ori- This will be my first chance to have met ented economies, have an opportunity to the Holy Father. It’s not my first time to help spread wealth around the world. , though. In other words, if our economies don’t Q. Are you a little excited? grow, it’s very difficult for African nations to The President. I’m very excited. You can’t grow. Because I remind you, I submit the help but be excited and be thinking about only way for growth is for commerce and being in the presence of a great leader, a trade and capital to exchange across borders. man who has got such depth, such spiritual So we do have a—but we’ve got to make sure strength and depth. And he’s had an enor- our own economies grow. And part of the mous impact on the world. problem I think you’re alluding to is the fact And so I look forward to that, and I also that our economy has slowed down. look forward to seeing Rome again. I was And so we have—and I will talk about this, there to visit my daughter, who went to what we have done to, you know, enhance school at the American School in Rome for economic growth—one, we’ve got a tax stim- a 6-month period of time. Laura and I went ulus package that’s going to be kicking in over to visit her; I believe it was in the fall here soon. I think the checks start actually of ’98, right after my reelection as Governor going out this week. About $40 billion will of Texas. We had a wonderful experience, be injected into our economy over the next and I’m looking forward to going back. 3 months in terms of rebates. So that should help bolster consumer activity. Strength of the Dollar/Role of G–7 Secondly, the Fed has continued to act to Economies cut rates. And whether they will or not in Q. Mr. President, the strong U.S. dollar the future is up to Mr. Greenspan. It’s an is getting a real problem for the U.S. export independent part of our Government. industry. Are you worried about this? And But nevertheless, I can safely say to our a question related to this, the European partners, we’re taking steps necessary to countries a year ago, when they have been make sure our economy recovers, and that here at the IMF/World Bank meeting, they includes, by the way, addressing energy. And were talking about taking the role of an en- needless to say, we had a very frank discus- gine for the world economy. Do you think, sion about energy in my last trip to Europe, or do you expect them to take this role, and, and I suspect we’ll have another frank discus- if, what do you think they’re going to do? sion about energy. The President. If the IMF should take One of the things—the Prime Minister of a strong role for—— Canada and I have had a very interesting re- Q. No, the European countries taking lationship, and one that will continue to a—— grow, is over energy. He knows full well— The President. Well, I think this. I think and Canada, by the way, is now the largest that—let me answer the dollar question sec- supplier of energy to the United States, and ond. there are some great opportunities for us to

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enhance natural gas deliverability into our reform the economy so that there is, in fact, country by cooperating in our own hemi- transparency and reality in the assessment of sphere. the Japanese economy. And I appreciate that My only point is that I will assure my a lot. friends and our trading partners that we’re I said in my statement with him at Camp doing our part to strengthen our economy, David that we firmly stand with him on his but we’ve got to work to make sure we re- reforms. And of course there may be a con- duce trade barriers in order for prosperity sequence as to the yen and dollar relation- to continue. ship, but the market ought to make that deci- The strong dollar: The dollar is what it is sion. I believe Japan—and we hope that based upon market. And the reason I say that Japan does restructure her economy and fully is, our Government will not artificially enter address the loans and the debt overhang in markets. The market decides the strength of a very constructive, forthright manner. I be- the dollar. And I would urge other countries, lieve the Prime Minister intends to do that, now, to do the same thing. A strong dollar and I urge him and continue to encourage has got, obviously, benefits and problems for him to do so. And I appreciate his willingness us. One, it’s harder to export, but it also helps to take on this very difficult issue, and I think attract capital. And much of our economy re- the Japanese people appreciate that, as well. lies upon investors investing in the U.S. be- Secondly, we also had a long discussion cause of the dollar. And so we understand about Kyoto, as I have with many of the lead- the pluses and minuses and, therefore, let ers around the world, and I made it clear the market determine the float of the dollar. to all the world leaders that our country sup- I don’t know if that answered your ques- ports the goals. We just have differences on tion properly. the methodology. I reminded the people that we spend a lot of money on understanding Japan’s Economy/Kyoto Protocol on global warming, that we approach the issue Climate Change from a science-based perspective, that the Q. My question is—I tried to follow up goals are unrealistic, however, and that the his question. So, Mr. President, you met United States Congress—Senate, made it Prime Minister Koizumi last month, and it very clear that they were unrealistic with a was a very good meeting. But Prime Minister 95 to nothing vote and that my assessment Koizumi tried hard to make serious structural of the situation was upfront. reform, and then the Japanese economy con- I explained to them as clearly as I could tinued to decline, and then the yen rate— that our Nation will work to develop a strat- the result is a weak yen and a stronger dollar. egy that other nations can understand clearly, So, President, are you concerned about such but that they should make no mistake about a weak yen? it, that the idea of this particular treaty—of And may I—President, my second part of which there was a goal of—for example, set- the question is on Kyoto Protocol issues. And ting a goal of carbon reductions by 1990— President, you know the Japanese Govern- something less than the 1990 emissions was ment have been trying to persuade the something that our country was unable to United States to participate in Kyoto agree- withstand. You know, some leaders were ment, but the U.S. is still reluctant to join. more sympathetic than others, I must con- So my question is, what will be the U.S. reac- fess. tion if Japan move forward to sign the Kyoto Nevertheless, I do believe that people ap- agreement without U.S. commitment to join preciated the frank assessment, and I believe the agreement? they’re going to appreciate the strategy that The President. Well, first I did have a we lay out over time to help meet the needs. great visit with your Prime Minister. I found Each country has to make its own mind up him to be a very charming man and a coura- as to how to proceed with this issue. Each geous leader. He’s tackling a very tough eco- country must—the parliaments of these nomic situation, a huge amount of debt. And countries must deliberate. The governments he is willing to work hard to restructure and must be straightforward, it seems like to me,

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about the consequences. And we will see how an important discussion, and we’ll continue other nations—I know how other nations to consult with our friends. have accepted my declaration; we’ll see how they handle it with their own internal politics Russia and NATO/Russia-China regarding this issue. But we can continue to Friendship Pact cooperate and will cooperate on technology Q. First of all, I wanted to thank you for transfers. inviting us all in—it’s a high—working in my You know, a new generation of nuclear life. power and the capacity to be able to handle President Putin yesterday suggested that the waste in a technologically feasible way he wants a new security structure in Europe makes a lot of sense. And our Nation is more that would either involve Russia in NATO than willing to invest in new technologies and or NATO disbanded and a new infrastructure to look at how to make the world more clean. with Russia in it. I wonder whether you think I reminded the ministers and the leaders that such integration can really be on the table. this also relates to energy. And as one of the And also, the Russians and the Chinese trading partners, significant trading partners have just concluded a new treaty on friend- for many countries, it seems like the nations ship. And both of those countries are firmly would want our economy to continue to opposed to NMD. So I wonder if you are grow. And yet, in order to do so, we must concerned about that issue. address our energy needs. The President. I can understand nations that share a large border wanting to work There is a big debate in America right now on a friendship agreement. It makes sense about energy. But make no mistake about to me. it, when you import nearly 60 percent of your First, let me say, we did have a very con- product from overseas, that’s a dependency structive meeting in Slovenia. It was a very upon foreign sources that can create insta- forthright, very straightforward, very open bility. discussion about issues. And I made it very Secondly, we’ve got to find—and the State clear to Mr. Putin that Russia is no longer of California was the best in conservation in our Nation’s enemy. And therefore, I don’t the Nation. They’re the best at putting con- think—the ‘‘therefore’’ of that is that we servation practices in place, but they ran out should not view each other with suspicion, of energy. And so on the one hand, we’ve that we ought to think seriously about work- got to do a better job of conservation, and ing together to get rid of a document that we will. The Vice President has spent a lot codified a cold war distrust. That’s what the of time talking about that. But we’ve got to ABM Treaty was. It was a document—when find more energy. They hadn’t built a power- Russia and America divided the world into plant in 12 years in the State of California. armed camps and we stared each other down And guess what? When you grow your State with missiles. the way they have—in other words, the de- I’ve spoken very clearly to the President mand increases the way it has and there is that it’s time for new leadership to develop no supply, it creates a problem. And we’ve a new strategic framework for peace. The got to address that. And it must be—and I threats that the ABM Treaty addressed no put this in the context of an environmental longer exists—no longer exists. There are strategy. And the two go hand in hand as new threats, new forms of terror: far as we’re concerned. cyberterrorism, fundamentalist extremists, I talked very frankly to leaders around the extremism that certainly threatens us, threat- table about the need for us to continue to ens , who is our strong ally and friend, come up with safe alternatives, safe disposal threatens Russia. We’ve got to deal with it, practices for nuclear energy. But our Nation the threat in Europe, at some time, perhaps. needs to look into it, and so does the devel- We must deal with that issue. And one way oping world, by the way, it seems like to me. to do that is coordinate security arrange- And you know, some in Europe have a dif- ments, is to talk about how to—as to how ferent perspective about nuclear energy. It’s to deal with the new threats but also is to

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be able to have the capacity to rid the world those countries. I gave it very—you should of blackmail, terrorist blackmail. read my speech. And so we had to have the capacity to But I will tell you this. As Russia looks shoot somebody’s missile down if they threat- west, she finds no enemies. She finds no en- ened us. It’s a defense, as opposed to relying emies. And that’s the way it’s going to be, on peace—but with offensive weapons, why so long as I’m the President. don’t we think about developing defensive systems. So I’ve read with interest the state- Energy Policy in the Western Hemisphere ments—I’ve been reading with interest the Q. I know you like energy questions, so statements by a lot of people. I’ll throw a double-barrelled energy question But this Nation, I’m committing this Na- at you. tion to a more peaceful world by a realistic The President. Thank you, sir. The Cana- assessment of the threats, and we’ve got to dians are always good about double-barrel- address them, and I’m going to. And I con- ling. [Laughter] tinue to consult with our allies and friends, Q. You’ve expressed a strong desire to get which I’m confident this topic will come up at the natural gas that’s in the Northwest Ter- with Tony Blair. I look forward to explaining ritories. How do you reconcile that with the him my position. I did so with the Prime very intense political pressure to bring the Minister; I have done so with the leaders of gas south, through Alaska, bypassing the Ca- every nation represented here. I did so with nadian resources? And secondly, you’ve Jean Chretien right here at this table during talked about a continental energy policy, en- my first working dinner as the President of ergy pact. You’ve got free trades with the United States. He sat right there, and NAFTA. Would a logical next step, given the we had this discussion. United States’ great need for water, be a I explained to him the philosophy behind water pact? my attitudes. I firmly believe it’s the right The President. Very interesting. Let me thing to keep the peace. And I look forward start with the energy. What Barrie [Barry to a continued dialog starting next—when- McKenna, Toronto Globe and Mail] is refer- ever—Sunday, I guess it is, with Mr. Putin, ring to is, there are competing visions about on this very subject. I’m not going to speak how to get natural gas from a gas plentiful for him, but I will tell you, he listened very part of the world into American markets. carefully, and I appreciated that. One, an Alaska pipeline; and secondly, a Ca- Now, the other question was—— nadian pipeline—or perhaps a combination Q. Can both sides belong to the same of the two. We’ve got a debate here in Amer- structure? ica about whether or not America ought to The President. Oh, oh, oh, NATO. Well, be exploring for natural gas in parts of our first of all, his vision, he mentioned this in State of Alaska. It’s very similar to the North- our press conference in Slovenia, as well. He west Territories in Canada. talked about a NATO that might at some The Canadian Government has made— point include Russia. I think that’s what he along, I might add, with the tribes in that was saying. You know, I found that to be an part of the world—have made the decision interesting comment, something worth not- that exploration for natural gas would not ing. only be economically beneficial but can be In the meantime, however, there is a done in a way that doesn’t harm the environ- round of NATO expansion—the practicality ment. I agree with their assessment. Whether is, there’s a round of NATO expansion next or not the United States is willing to think fall, a year from this coming fall, and I will along the same lines is an open question that reiterate what I said. It’s not a matter of is still going to be debated in the United when—I mean, it’s not a matter of if, it’s States Senate. Nevertheless, my attitude is, a matter of when. And countries that are we need supply. And therefore, I have com- making progress toward democracy and mitted myself to working with the Canadian working hard to conform to the action plan, Government to figure out how to get natural we ought to be very forward-leaning toward gas into the United States.

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The quicker, the better, Barrie. And we these Western States continued to grow. You are willing to work with your Government know, one big debate we have in America to figure out a way that can expeditiously is whether or not we build more reservoir move gas. He’s referring—you know, obvi- space, more water storage, above-ground ously, to the extent that it would be an Amer- water storage. It is a battle, needless to say, ican pipeline, a pipeline on American soil that pits local conservationists versus those would make it easier for me politically. Nev- with agricultural interests, for example. And ertheless, I’m a practical man; I want the gas I’ve looked forward to discussing this with here. the Prime Minister, should he want to bring We will continue to work on the Alaska it up, at any time, because water is valuable pipeline. There are perhaps enough reserves for a lot of our countries. A lot of people to justify an Alaska pipeline. I know there’s don’t need it, but when you head south and enough reserve to justify a Canadian line. It’s west, we do need it. conceivable we could have both, that would Q. Mr. President. both feed the midwestern market and the The President. Patrice [Patrice DeBeer, western market. Le Monde]. The second issue is hemispheric energy, and that really pertains to—I don’t know if U.S.-EU Relations you know this, but Mexico is a net importer Q. Yes. What is your vision, your master of gas. And so we’ve got all of us—three of plan for U.S.-European relations? And more us are continuing to meet on how best to specifically, for U.S.-EU relations for 2008, make sure that all of us are able to fully ex- until 2008 when you leave this house? Maybe plore the opportunities in the hemisphere. this would be—— But so long as Mexico imports gas from The President. I like an optimistic man. America, it is gas that ultimately will be re- [Laughter] placed by Canada in our market. And we’ve Q. I’m not voting. got to encourage Mexico, and I know that The President. But nevertheless, I appre- President Fox thinks this way, about enhanc- ciate it. [Laughter] ing exploration for what he calls ‘‘dry gas’’ Q. Maybe this would reassure all those in the country of Mexico. who have questions about the U.S. strategy. As well, we’re working on electricity hook- The President. Well, I appreciate that. ups. And one of the things that the Prime Yes. Look, when I first went to—my first trip Minister and I have talked about, the possi- to Europe was an icebreaker. You know, bility of hydroelectric power generating in some of the leaders had come here, and we Canada, moving down through to particularly had visited. But a lot of folks had never— the Midwest. It requires a significant amount you know, they had read things about me, of capital outlay, but nevertheless, it’s really so they weren’t able to hear my vision. They worth the discussion. were told things through the newspapers; Water is—I’m from a part of the world sometimes things were true, sometimes where—where I grew up, there was no frankly not so true. But nevertheless, it gave water. And at one time, when the price of me a chance to have a very honest dialog. international crude oil got down to around Patrice, I think they realize that, one, my $10 a barrel, water was more valuable than Nation is firmly committed to NATO, the ex- oil, at least where we live. Water will forever pansion of NATO. Our commitment to be an issue in the United States, particularly NATO is real. One of the big issues—that’s the Western United States. I don’t know ex- important for people’s vision of the American actly what you have in mind in terms of im- role—very important. portation of water. I presume it’s—perhaps You know, during the course of the cam- some have suggested abandoned pipelines paign, I made it clear that I thought that our that used to carry energy. That’s a possibility. military should be used to fight and win I would be open to any discussions. war—that’s what I thought the military was Our Nation must develop a comprehensive for—and that I was concerned about peace- water strategy as we head—particularly as keeping missions and that we’ve got to be

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very clear about—to our friends and allies Europe. The values of freedom, free press— about how we use our troops for nation- I emphasize free press being exercised right building exercises, which I have rebuffed as here in the Family Dining Room at the a—basically rebuffed as a kind of a strategy White House—free speech—it will be exer- for the military. cised in Genoa, I suspect—[laughter]—free And as a result of that, some in Europe elections, free religion, basic values that we were very concerned about our presence in share. And our European friends, I believe, the Balkans, for example. And the Secretary are beginning to understand that about me, of State reiterated my position very clearly that I respect Europe, I respect our history, early in the administration, and I had the op- but most of all, I respect the values of Eu- portunity to do so: ‘‘We came in together. rope, and that I will not let differences of We leave together.’’ That’s an important opinion get in the way for the larger vision. statement for people to understand, that our And that is a Europe free and whole, a Eu- Nation will continue to work with our Euro- rope expanded, and a Europe in partnership pean friends—in this case, to bring stability with America. And we’ll have frank discus- to the Balkans and Macedonia. We’re very sions. much involved. We’ve got an Ambassador on Look, the only thing I can do in these the ground there working with the EU Am- meetings, and I will do—I will just tell people bassador to bring peace. There is a cease- what I think. I will represent my Government fire; progress is being made; our Nation is in a way that is forthright, transparent. Peo- engaged and involved. ple will know where we stand. And some will Having said that, it’s important, however, like it, and some won’t like it. But they will to continue to work, though, to replace always know that I will be willing to listen, troops in a responsible manner with civil in- discuss, and consult on issues of importance. stitutions, civil structures that can do the And I think people will find that my lec- same thing the troops are doing. ture is—my manner is not lecturing; it’s We’ve got to work for a police force and hopeful and optimistic. It is, I believe that security arrangements that are run locally, so we can—I’m an optimistic man. I wouldn’t that the NATO troops at some point in time be sitting here as the President if I didn’t will no longer serve as peacekeepers. Now, have an optimistic view of how we can work that’s obviously more opportunistic to do that together. in Bosnia than it is in Kosovo at this point And secondly, I think people will find that, in time, but nevertheless, we must do so. as I said today, that I do embrace a kind In terms of the EU, I believe that we can of compassionate conservatism in the inter- have a very constructive relationship with the national arena that recognizes that those of EU. Obviously, there are some concerns us who are fortunate have an obligation to where we differ, but we shouldn’t allow these help the developing nations, the sick. differences, like biotechnology, for example, It is unbelievable that on my watch and which I talked about today in my speech re- on the watch of the other leaders around the garding developing nations. The U.N. came table that Africa, for example, suffers the out—this is kind of an aside—the U.N. came pandemic that it does. And we must come out with a very interesting study that made together, and we must take this issue incred- it clear that biotech and biotechnology will ibly seriously, and work together to help de- enhance the ability of poor nations to grow velop—help Africans develop a strategy of more plentiful amounts of food. We agree education, treatment, and cure that will with that position. And yet, we have a dis- work, and help fund it, and crank up our agreement with our European friends on NGOs to go help. And I think the people that, it seems like. will see the strategy and—— Nevertheless, we shouldn’t allow those dis- agreements to undermine and to kind of di- Protests at Economic Summits minish the fact that we share the same values. Q. Does it look to you that these big meet- And it’s the values that unite—not just the ings are increasingly being held behind history but the values that unite America with armed camps? You were in Quebec City;

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WTO is going to meet in the desert. In to get their picture on TV. And TV cameras Genoa, they’re on a boat, some of them, and are powerful incentive. Canada is talking about making it on a moun- Thanks, everybody. taintop next year. The President. Let me say, I—in Quebec Argentina City, I don’t know what percentage, but I would say clearly 95 percent of the people Q. Are you concerned about Argentina? were there to stage a peaceful protest about The President. I am concerned about Ar- a variety of issues. Some anarchists wanted gentina. I am concerned about Argentina, to make it difficult for the Canadian Govern- Marc [Marc Hujer, Suddeutsche Zeitung]. ment to conduct a meeting. And our Nation is very much—you know, And in all due respect, those who try to watching the situation very carefully. Late disrupt and destroy and hurt are really de- last night off the news—I’m sure the news feating the cause of—their cause, it seems reported—it looked like there was an agree- like to me. I think a lot of people in the world ment between the governors and the central are just kind of sick of it. government as to how to rein in spending, There is one thing to have an open dialog. which is a very important step in a—direction It’s another thing to try and hurt and destroy. that Argentina needs to go. We don’t believe You know, secondly, as I said, the people who that the Argentinean situation—first of all, are protesting are hurting the poorer nations. we think if the de la Rua government con- If they’re trying to undo trade, it seems like tinues to push for reform, we believe they to me their strategy and their philosophy will can settle and calm the situation down so lock people into poverty. And I strongly dis- there is a platform for growth. agree with them, and I made that clear in We also are watching very carefully this a speech today. You need to get the exact whole notion of contagion and don’t believe wording in the transcript. [Laughter] it’s going to be contagious if, in fact, it doesn’t There should be no question about my go the way that we hope it goes. But yes, view, about what these voices of isolationism we’re concerned about it. We’re also watch- and protection are doing. They can couch it ing Turkey very carefully, as well. in any words they want, but they’re con- Anyway, thanks. Enjoyed it. demning people to poverty, as far as I’m con- cerned. And you know what? They need to go and ask the people. Ask the African na- tions; ask what their hope is. Find out from NOTE: The interview began at 10:43 a.m. in the the people that they’re supposedly speaking Old Family Dining Room at the White House. on behalf of exactly what their opinion is, In his remarks, the President referred to former President Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico; Prime Min- and they’re going to find a different point ister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom; Prime of view. Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland; Prime Minister I thought Quebec City was—first of all, Jean Chretien of Canada; Prime Minister I got to see Quebec City in kind of a near- Junichiro Koizumi of Japan; President Vladimir empty state, which was beautiful. It was a Putin of Russia; President Vicente Fox of Mexico; fantastic venue. But obviously, any time and President Fernando de la Rua of Argentina. you’re meeting and you’ve got issues to dis- Participants in the interview were: Patrice cuss and there is tear gas wafting through DeBeer, Le Monde; Ben MacIntyre, Times of the air, it kind of changes the atmosphere London; Barrie McKenna, Toronto Globe and somewhat. But that’s not going to prevent Mail; Maurizio Molinari, ; Marc Hujer, me from having a good dialog with the lead- Suddeutsche Zeitung; Masanori Matsui, Nihon Keizai Shimbun; Andrei Sitov, TASS; Stephen ers. Sackur, BBC–TV; and Giulio Borrelli, RAI–TV. The truth of the matter is, the discussions The transcript was released by the Office of the inside the halls of these buildings are fairly Press Secretary on July 18. A tape was not avail- immune to what’s going on. And the other able for verification of the content of this inter- thing is, there are some there, they just want view.

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Exchange With Reporters in London, Now I’m going to go see Her Majesty. I United Kingdom look forward to renewing a friendship. I met July 19, 2001 her when she came to visit Washington, DC. My mother and dad kindly invited Laura to, Bipartisan Foreign Policy and me, to the—a private lunch with her. Q. Mr. President, any comment on Sen- And it’s such an honor to go represent my ator Daschle’s comments this morning, say- country there at Buckingham Palace. And of ing he was concerned about U.S. isola- course, we’re off to see Prime Minister Blair. tionism? I’ll be glad to visit with you after I visit Prime The President. One of the things that Minister Blair. America has prided itself on is a bipartisan foreign policy, and I would hope that that Previous Meeting With tradition continues. It’s a very important tra- Queen Elizabeth II dition. I think the people of America appre- Q. Is the ‘‘black sheep’’ story true, sir? ciate the foreign policy positions we’ve taken, The President. You need to ask my moth- that we’re not retreating within our borders. er. [Laughter] Yes. Very good research. Well But I’ll represent the American interests. researched. And secondly, the world leaders have found that I’m a person who speaks plainly President’s Visit to London and openly about key issues. We’re willing Q. London in general. Are you enjoying to listen, but I will still continue to stand for your trip so far? what I think is right for our country and the The President. You know, I have. Some- world. how, the press got this notion I had never I happen to believe missile defense is im- been to London. I was reading in one of our portant to keep the world more peaceful, and major newspapers the other day that this is I believe we need to work together to reduce the first time I had been to London, which greenhouse gases. But I refuse to accept a is simply not the case. It is a spectacular city. treaty that will harm our country’s economy. I was struck by a couple of things, one, Q. Did Tom Daschle go too far? Did he how diverse the city is and how clean it is. break the tradition? And it is a beautiful city. The President. I think that’s going to be up for Tom Daschle to make up his own Winston Churchill mind whether he did or not. I do believe it’s important to have a bipartisan spirit when Q. Is it true that you asked specifically to it comes to foreign policy. I would hope that go to the Cabinet War Rooms later on be- tradition continues. cause of your interest in Churchill? The President. I am. Well, I’ve always National Missile Defense been intrigued by Churchill. I think he was Q. Putin backed off a little bit on the possi- one of the really fascinating leaders. Last bility yesterday of a missile defense thing. week, or, let’s see, this week—sometimes, The President. We’re having a good dis- time flies—at some point in the recent past, cussion with President Putin on missile de- the British Ambassador brought a bust on fenses. I was pleased to see his comments. loan from the English Government to the Remember, I want you all to remember that Oval Office. So Churchill is now watching he was the first world leader to indicate that my every move. perhaps we needed to think differently about I loved Churchill’s stance on principle. the new threats of the 21st century. Sometimes in this world, it is important to He clearly talked about theater defenses, have a world leader stand up on principle as well as the capacity to develop tech- and defend policy based upon principle, not nologies to intercept missiles on launch. I still trying to figure out politics. believe he understands that need. I look for- I also loved his sense of humor. The man ward to discussing that with him in Genoa. was blessed with a wonderful gift of kind of It’s going to be part of our dialog. bringing light to politics. And we need that.

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We need that a lot of times. People need Statement on House of to learn to laugh. Representatives Action on the Faith- And when they gave him the Order of the Based and Community Initiative Garter, he said, ‘‘How can I accept the Order July 19, 2001 of the Garter? I just got the order of the boot.’’ [Laughter] That’s right after he had Back at home, Congress has taken an im- been defeated. portant step toward building stronger and Q. Is that your favorite Churchill anec- more caring communities. dote, or—— In a victory for progress and compassion, The President. Well, I’ve got some, but the House has acted to expand charitable giv- I can’t repeat in mixed company, if you know ing, to increase the help available to poor what I mean. He was a great leader, and he Americans, and to end discrimination against was blessed with a lot of talents. And I’m churches, synagogues, and charities that pro- vide social services. Our Faith-Based and really looking forward to seeing that part of Community Initiative levels the playing field his life. You bet. so that all people and groups with a heart Q. Thank you. to serve have the chance to serve. I commend Members of Congress, Repub- Visit to the British Museum licans and Democrats, and especially thank Q. Mr. Bush, what do you think of Cam- Congressmen J.C. Watts and Tony Hall for den? The Bar of Camden? What do you think working together in a bipartisan way to enact so far from what you’ve seen? this plan. I also want to thank countless supporters The President. If you’re asking about this, from across America who have taken this ini- the reading room was spectacular. I mean, tiative to heart. From small religious con- there’s no way to describe it other than spec- gregations to large foundations and faith- tacular. based charities, the real support for our work What I found interesting was, we saw has come from people and groups that put the—they have catalogued the list of folks first the injunction to love and serve a neigh- who have signed in over the past to use the bor in need. With their help, with the vote room. And Karl Marx and Lenin, Mark in Congress, and with support from major Twain, George W. Bush. [Laughter] From organizations like the Southern Christian one end of the spectrum to the other. Leadership Conference, the U.S. Catholic Q. Continuity? Conference of Bishops, and the U.S. Con- The President. One end of the spectrum ference of Mayors, momentum is on our side. to the other. Now the Senate must act, and I urge the Thank you all. Senate to join us to provide help and hope to those who so urgently need it. This fall, Members of the Senate can pro- NOTE: The President spoke at 11:45 p.m. at the vide practical help to community organiza- British Museum. In his remarks, he referred to President Vladimir Putin of Russia; United King- tions fighting for safer streets and a brighter dom Ambassador to the U.S. Christopher Meyer; future for our children. and Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony These groups work to prevent crime and Blair of the United Kingdom. A reporter referred drug abuse, provide help to the elderly, feed to a previous conversation between George W. the hungry, care for abused women and chil- Bush and Queen Elizabeth II of the United King- dren, shelter the homeless, and build hope dom during former President Bush’s administra- in communities where hope is too often not tion. A tape was not available for verification of a resident. We must all take their side. The the content of this exchange. Senate must take their side.

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I’ve talked with Senator Daschle about the looking very much forward to hosting them. critical importance of this legislation, and I And I think it is yet another example of the urge him to bring it up promptly so we can strength of the relationship between our two get to work helping the people who need our countries. It is a very strong relationship, a help most. very special one. Back in January, Senators Rick Santorum And I know in the discussions we’ve had and Joe Lieberman stood with me when our we’ve ranged over many issues. Obviously, Faith-Based and Community Initiative was we started with the discussion of the upcom- launched. I look forward to working with ing G–7/G–8 summit where we agreed how them, so we can stand together again when important it is that we get across the strong this bill is signed into law. message to people that the summit is impor- One of the great goals of my administra- tant because it allows us to discuss issues of tion is to rally America’s armies of compas- real importance to people. I have no doubt sion and restore a spirit of caring, citizenship, that we’ll be with people there who will be and community. One of the things that makes making their protest, but I hope they do so America unique is the loving spirit of the peacefully, because some of the things we’re many people in our great country who want discussing at this summit, in terms of global to help those in need. trade, in terms of the developing world, are Government should encourage them, and things that are of huge importance not just if these good people are acting based on the to the most prosperous countries of the world calling of their faith, we should respect and but also to some of the poorest countries of welcome them, and never stand in their way. the world. Churches, mosques, synagogues, and tem- We touched then on many other issues in ples are in every neighborhood in America, the course of our discussion, including, obvi- and we can never have a Government bu- ously, missile defense, the issue of climate reaucracy big enough to extend a hand to change, and a good discussion on Macedonia every child who needs a mentor, to every and Northern Ireland, the Middle East proc- adult who needs a friend, to every senior cit- ess, and of course, the state of the world izen who needs a hot meal and a human economy. touch. And I’m sure you want to ask some ques- No one can love a neighbor as well as a tions about those things. But once again, can loving neighbor, and we must unleash good I say, George, how much I welcome you and people of faith and works in every commu- Laura here, how delighted we are to see you. nity in our country. By doing so, we can ex- And I know and hope very much this will tend the hope and the promise and the op- be a good evening for you and set you up portunity that is at the heart of the American in the right frame of mind for the summit Dream to the heart of every child in America. ahead. [Laughter] I commend the United States House and President Bush. Thank you. At Camp urge the United States Senate to act quickly David, Tony told me Chequers was a beau- to unleash this enormous force for good. tiful place, and he was telling the truth. And we’re glad—Laura and I are glad to be here. I appreciate so very much your hospitality The President’s News Conference and your friendship. America and Great Brit- With Prime Minister Tony Blair of ain have got a . We both the United Kingdom in Halton, have pledged to keep the relationship as spe- United Kingdom cial as possible, and I’m convinced it will con- July 19, 2001 tinue to be. I, too, look forward to going to Genoa. You Prime Minister Blair. Good evening, ev- know, I am—I can’t wait to make the case, eryone. First of all, can I say how delighted along with Tony Blair, about the need for I am to have President Bush here, not just the world to trade in freedom. And for those here in Britain but also here staying with us, who want to shut down trade, I say this to and Laura, tonight at Chequers. And we’re them as clearly as I can: You’re hurting poor

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countries. For those who kind of use this op- to do more—how we make sure, too, that portunity to say the world should become iso- we get a police service that all parts of the lationist, they’re condemning those who are community in Northern Ireland can support. poor to poverty. And we don’t accept it. We And then also there is the issue of the decom- don’t accept it. missioning, the putting beyond use of para- We’ve got a lot in common between our military weapons. And obviously there’s got countries, most of which is values. We value to be action on all those fronts. freedom. We value political dialog. We value And so we hope very much the people will freedom of religion—freedom of the press, respond positively. Because, as I often say for that matter. But we also value the fact to people, you only have to look at the situa- that we’re responsible nations and that we tion in the Middle East to realize what hap- realize there are some who are less fortunate pens when negotiation breaks down, when than the great land Tony is the leader of, parties move apart from each other, and how and our great land, as well. quickly a situation that looked optimistic can So at the summit, we’ll be talking about become unstable and dangerous. how best to help the continent of Africa deal And this is—this Good Friday agreement, with HIV/AIDS, how best to make sure our this peace process is the only hope for people aid and loans work well, and how best to en- in Northern Ireland. And the package has courage the habits of freedom, starting with been put forward by ourselves and the Irish good education. Government together. And I hope people re- So I’m looking forward to it, and I want spond positively and realize that the future to thank you for having Laura and me here. of generations of people in Northern Ireland It’s a great joy to be in your beautiful country. depend on that positive response. Prime Minister Blair. Right. We’ll take President Bush. We did spend a fair some questions. We’ll bring you a mike, I amount of time talking about Northern Ire- think. land. I’ve reiterated to the Prime Minister that I stood ready to help in any way—a sim- Northern Ireland Peace Process ple phone call away. If there’s anything I can Q. Could I ask you both about what you’ve do to help bring peace to the region, I will been saying to each other about Northern do so. And make no mistake about it, people Ireland and, particularly in view of the Presi- shouldn’t have any doubt as to where my dent’s comments, whether you feel it’s still Government stands. We stand strongly, side possible that the package that Britain and by side with Britain when it comes to decom- Ireland are going to produce can be even- missioning in Northern Ireland. handed in the continued absence of decom- Ron [Ron Fournier, Associated Press]. missioning? And can I also ask you, Prime Minister National Missile Defense/Kyoto Protocol Blair, about your thoughts on Jeffrey Archer, on Climate Change the former deputy chairman of the Tory Q. A question for each of you, please. Mr. Party and Conservative MP, starting a 4-year Prime Minister, does Saturday’s successful sentence tonight for perjury and perverting test of a antimissile system in the U.S. affect the course of justice? your opinion at all of President Bush’s plans Prime Minister Blair. I’m afraid on the to deploy a missile shield and scrap the ABM second part, I’ve really got nothing to say on Treaty? that. And to you, Mr. President, as we speak, In respect to the first part, the package environmentalist ministers are meeting in that we put to the parties will be balanced Germany, trying to find a way to salvage the because it will deal with all the outstanding Kyoto global warming treaty. If the rest of issues. It will deal with the issues of the sta- the world proceeds without you, doesn’t it bility of the institutions, how we get a nor- isolate your policies and your country? malized situation—we’ve reduced troop President Bush. Ron’s very good about movements and the numbers of troops in taking one question and converting it to two. Northern Ireland dramatically, but we want [Laughter]

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Prime Minister Blair. Well, first of all, been a great person with whom to consult on the subject of missile defense, obviously, on this issue. we await a specific proposal from the U.S. The United States is concerned about the administration. But I want to say this and emission of CO2. We share the goal of reduc- say it clearly, that I think President Bush is tion of greenhouse gases. We will be and are right to raise the issue of the proliferation in the process—we’ll be presenting a strategy of weapons of mass destruction and say that that may have different means than Kyoto that needs new and imaginative solutions, be- of achieving the same goal. And we’re in the cause it’s a huge threat facing the whole of process of developing the strategy. the world. People shouldn’t, just because I gave an Secondly, I think that that has got to, as honest assessment of Kyoto’s chances in the I said at Camp David, has got to encompass United States Senate and what it would mean defensive systems and offensive systems. And to our economy, should not think that we I think it’s again sensible and right that we don’t share the same goal. We do. We want sit down and work our way through that. to reduce greenhouse gases. Ours is a large And the third thing is that we welcome economy, generating—we used to generate very much the approach that President Bush more wealth than we are today, and as a re- and the administration have taken to con- sult, we do contribute greenhouse gases to sulting allies and also making it clear that the atmosphere. And so we’re concerned they wish to have a dialog and a partnership about it. with Russia about this issue. But first things first, as far as I’m con- And I think that in combination, those cerned. Our strategy must make sure work- things are bringing about a situation in which ing people in America aren’t thrown out of we can have a sensible and rational debate work. My job is to represent my country, and about an issue that is of fundamental impor- I’m going to do so in a way that keeps in tance facing the world. So I hope that in that mind the ability for people to find work and spirit, you know, we will carry forward the for our Nation to be prosperous. And I be- dialog that we have achieved so far. lieve economic growth and sound environ- President Bush. Let me comment on mental policy can go hand in hand. that, and then I’ll comment on your other Mr. Prime Minister, as I assured you, I question. The thing I appreciate about the will come to you with a strategy that con- Prime Minister is that he’s willing to think forms to the goals of Kyoto and one that is— anew as we head into the future. It’s hard that I hope people understand makes sense for any country to commit to vague notions. for our country. But there are some leaders who just out of hand reject any willingness to think dif- EU-U.S. Relations ferently about security. And Prime Minister Blair is not that way. He’s been very forth- Q. Mr. President, given the very strong coming. He’s had great questions. He’s been relationship which you say exists between more than willing to listen to the philosophy yourself and Tony Blair, between Britain and behind moving beyond a treaty that has codi- the United States, are you endangering that fied a relationship that no longer exists. special, unique, close relationship because ABM Treaty codified a relationship be- Mr. Blair wants to be a bridge between Eu- tween enemies. Russia is not our enemy. And rope and the United States, and yet, you as we head into the 21st century, we must don’t seem to be offering very much to help think about new ways to keep the peace. And narrow the gulf which seems to be opening the Prime Minister has been very positive. up between Europe and the United States You know, some people just reject new on key issues? thought out of hand. And that’s certainly not President Bush. I will let Tony Blair the case. And as time develops, I will stay speak to how he feels my relationship with in touch—as our plans develop, I’ll stay in Europe—I’m not going to—you’ll say my an- touch with Tony as to what’s going on. He’s swer is not very objective, but frankly, after

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my last trip here, I think the European lead- tries, not just to Europe and America but ers got to know me and realize that our coun- to the whole of the world. try will be engaged with Europe in all as- You know, this is a passionate belief I have pects. that I held in theory when I was an opposi- In the Balkans, I made it clear: We came tion leader and has strengthened in practice in together, and we’re going to leave to- over the last few years that I’ve been Prime gether. When it comes to trade, I made it Minister. And that is not merely is the rela- clear that we’re a strong trading partner. tionship between Britain and America key— We’ve got to work hard to reduce barriers and we are and always will be key allies— that prevent us from trading freely. When but when Europe and America stand to- it comes to defenses within NATO, we’re gether and when they approach problems in more than willing to do our commitment. a sensible and serious way and realize that And, you know, I appreciate Tony’s friend- what unites them is infinitely more important ship. I think people will find out that I’m than what divides them, then the world is plenty capable of conducting foreign policy a better, more stable, more prosperous place. for the United States in a way that reflects When we fall out and diverge and when peo- positively on my Nation. And I’m glad to be ple try and put obstacles in the way of that back in Europe. I look forward to a frank partnership, then the only people rejoicing discussion in Genoa, and I’m confident that are the bad guys. we’ll find areas to work together on. When That is my basic view after these years. we disagree, we’ll do so in a respectful way. And just to make one other point. Since this Prime Minister Blair. Well, I would just administration has come to power, on the like to add a word on that, if I could, James. issue of trade, in particular, we have seen First of all, I think that the way the President big steps forward in the relationship between came to Europe and to Go¨teborg and made Europe and America. These are the impor- his presentation impressed everybody who tant things, as well. There’s a whole range was there. I thought it was a highly successful of issues that I was dealing with a couple visit. of years ago which were tough issues here And of course, there may be differences that we’ve got resolved. So I think it’s against of the minute, for example, over Kyoto. that background that we make these judg- Though, again, I think it is helpful that the ments. United States is saying, ‘‘Look, this is not President Bush. Randy [Randy what we can agree to, but nonetheless, we Mikkelsen, Reuters]. agree with the aim. We agree with the objec- tives, and there are proposals that we will International Economy make as to how we can get there.’’ Now, you Q. Mr. President, will you be urging your know, we’ve had a very strong position in G–7 partners to do more to bring major favor of Kyoto. That is our position, obvi- economies out of the doldrums? And will you ously. But the fact is that dialog there is ex- heed the call of U.S. business and labor tremely important. groups who urge you to discuss negative ef- But you know, on a whole range of issues, fects of the strong U.S. dollar in Genoa? Europe and America and Britain and Amer- And Prime Minister Blair, I’d like your ica stand together. We’re doing so in the Bal- views also on whether Europe is doing all kans. We’re doing so trying to sort out the it can to stimulate the global economy. problems of Macedonia. We’re doing so on President Bush. Well, one of the things the issue of world trade. We’re going to do I’ll do, Randy, is to share with my colleagues so again on issues like Africa and global the successes we’ve had at cutting taxes, as health and debt. And where we’re trying to well as holding the line on spending—let me go to the G–7/G–8, and present to the world say this—successes we’ve had so far in hold- an agenda for better and more free trade, ing the line on spending, but the President for help for the poorest nations of the world, is given a veto for a reason, Mr. Prime Min- for stability in the world economy, which is ister, and that’s to hold the line on spend- of dramatic importance not just to our coun- ing—as well as to assure them that our Fed

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is going to continue to watch our economy U.S. radar stations in the north of England very carefully. for your missile defenses? The Federal Reserve is independent from Prime Minister Blair. Well, in respect to our Government, but nevertheless, Mr. the first part, as I said a moment or two ago, Greenspan is sending signals that he’s con- we welcome very much the approach the cerned about the state of our economy. In U.S. administration has taken, which is to say, other words, we’re doing everything we can ‘‘Look, the world has moved on. Let us look to, within our own borders, to deal with an at what is the right framework for today, and economic slowdown. As for the dollar, the let us do that in close consultation and dialog market needs to determine the price of the with Russia,’’ since it’s a treaty between these dollar. two countries. And I think that is the right There’s all kinds of folks in our country approach to take. insisting the dollar be this way or the dollar President Bush. I’m absolutely convinced be that way. The best way to determine the we need to move beyond the ABM Treaty price of the dollar is to let the market deter- and will continue my dialog with President mine that price. And that’s my message to Putin in a couple days time. It is important business, labor, anybody else who wants our for him to know, once again, to hear me say Government to intercede in the market. once again, Russia is not the enemy of the Prime Minister Blair. Well, just shortly United States. There is no need for us to on the question of the European economy, live under a treaty that codified a period of obviously, we want to see the European time in which the world was divided into economy strengthened. I think the—quite armed camps. It’s time to work together to apart from the impact of the world economy, address the new security threats that we all particularly the U.S. economy, on Europe is face. the whole issue of economic reform in Eu- And those threats just aren’t missiles, or rope. weapons of mass destruction in the hands of We now—one of the big changes in the untrustworthy countries. Cyberterrorism is a direction of European economic policy over threat, and we need to work on that together. the past couple of years has been that every There are all kinds of threats that freedom- year now—and next year it will be in Bar- loving people will face in the near future. celona in March—we hold an annual summit And I look forward to discussing all those specifically on the issue of economic reform, threats with President Putin, as I have with in order that Europe should be not a fortress Tony Blair. Europe but should be a Europe that is open, It’s premature to determine how best to competitive, not just within Europe but with track missiles under a new strategic frame- the rest of the world. work. So to answer your question about up- Now, I think we’ve still got a lot of struc- grading radars in Britain or in America or tural change to get through in Europe. And anywhere else, it is too early to determine. certainly we will be raising this, obviously, The problem we face under the current sys- in the G–7/G–8, but within the European tem is that it’s impossible to do enough re- Union, as well. It’s important that we make search and development to determine what big steps forward on that reform agenda, will work. Therein lies part of the dilemma since whatever the state of the world econ- for the Prime Minister. He said, ‘‘What do omy, some of the rigidities we still have with- you want me to support? What are you pro- in our own economies have to be eliminated. posing?’’ And what I’m first proposing to Mr. Putin is that we move beyond the treaty so that we can figure out what does work. National Missile Defense And I want to remind you all that he was Q. Prime Minister, could you tell us the leader early on who said that the new whether you support President Bush’s wish threats of the 21st century will require the- to set aside or get rid of the ABM Treaty? ater-based systems that will be able to inter- And for President Bush, could you tell us cept missiles on launch. Mr. Putin said that. whether it is likely that you’ll want to upgrade Of course, that’s what I was saying in the

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course of the campaign, which led me to be- consequence of the issue. This is way beyond lieve that there was some common ground. politics. And that’s the common ground on which This is an issue that speaks to morality and we’re exploring moving beyond the ABM science and the juxtaposition of the both. Treaty. And I look forward to reporting back And the American people deserve a Presi- how the conversations go here pretty soon dent who will listen to people and to make to my friend Tony Blair. a serious, thoughtful judgment on this com- John Roberts [CBS News]. plex issue. And that’s precisely how I’m going to handle it. Stem Cell Research Prime Minister Blair. If you’ll forgive Q. I have a three-part question for you, me, John, I’m not going to get into any of Mr. President, and a one-part question for the debates that are happening in your coun- you, Prime Minister Blair. try. We have made our decision here, as you President Bush. Wait a minute, that’s know and as your question implied. The only four questions. thing I would say to you about this issue is Q. Well, no, it’s essentially one that it is an extraordinarily difficult and sen- question—— sitive question for people. And I think, cer- President Bush. Okay, good. tainly, the best way of resolving it is for peo- Q. ——in three parts. [Laughter] I’m ple on whatever side of the argument they wondering, sir, how it is that it’s taking you are to realize that the people on the opposite so long to make a decision on whether or side are not necessarily badly intentioned or not to continue embryonic stem cell re- badly motivated. They’re just in an im- search. What is the basis of the this com- mensely difficult situation, taking a different promise that we’ve heard about? And now perspective. that Senator Frist has joined Senator Hatch I think if people approach the question and former Reaganites in supporting a con- with that type of good will, even towards peo- tinuation of funding for embryonic stem cell ple with whom they profoundly disagree, research, do you believe you now have then I think the answers are, if not easier enough political cover on the right to make to find, they’re easier then to explain. But a decision in the affirmative? as I say, we took our decision here, but your And Prime Minister Blair, as some U.S. decision is for the President and people in laboratories, in anticipation of a negative de- the United States. cision, have started the process to move to President Bush. I was wondering if any- Great Britain, I’d like to know your position body has got an extra Pepsodent? [Laughter] on embryonic stem cell research in the con- Get it? text of the global advancement of science. Prime Minister Blair. Okay. Thanks a lot. President Bush. I’ll start. Prime Minister Blair. You’re welcome. NOTE: The President’s 12th news conference [Laughter] began at 6:30 p.m. at Halton House at the Royal President Bush. John, this is a very seri- Air Force Halton base. In his remarks, he referred ous issue that has got a lot of ramifications to President Vladimir Putin of Russia. to it, and I’m going to take my time because I want to hear all sides. I want to fully under- stand the opportunities and to fully think Remarks on Departure From through the dilemmas. Oxford, United Kingdom And so I will make an announcement in July 20, 2001 due course, when I’m ready. And it doesn’t matter who is on what side, as far as I’m Good morning. First, I’d like to thank the concerned. This is a decision I’ll make. And Prime Minister and Mrs. Blair for their gra- somehow to imply that this is a political deci- cious hospitality. I can assure you, Chequers sion is—I guess either doesn’t understand is a—it’s a great place to get a night’s sleep how I—somebody doesn’t understand how and a good place to renew a confirmed I think or really doesn’t understand the full friendship.

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The Prime Minister and I had a wide-rang- can do is stand side by side with loving indi- ing discussion. We’re really intent to make viduals who are intent upon bringing com- sure that our relationship is strong and hon- passion and hope to neighborhoods where est and open. I can assure the people of there may not be any. Great Britain, as well as my own country, I congratulate the House. I urge the that our relationship and alliance has never United States Senate to act on this measure been stronger. quickly, so that the armies of compassion, Secondly, I’m off to Genoa, where the G– which exist all across America, will be invig- 7 and the G–8 will meet to discuss how to orated and continue their march to make enhance the world’s prosperity. It really be- sure our country is hopeful and optimistic. gins with each of our own countries making Thank you very much for your hospitality. sure our economic houses are in order. I will May God bless Great Britain, and may God share with my fellow leaders the fact that continue to bless America. we shepherded through a major reduction in Thank you very much. income taxes in America so that the working people have got more money in their pockets NOTE: The President spoke at 8:23 a.m. at Royal to spend on their needs. Air Force Brize Norton airfield. In his remarks, I’ll also share the fact that our Federal Re- he referred to Prime Minister Tony Blair and his serve is conscious of the need to make sure wife, Cherie. A tape was not available for that the interest rates are such that we have verification of the content of these remarks. economic vitality. As well, we will discuss ways to make sure countries less fortunate than ours will be able to sustain economic G7 Statement—Genova growth. It’s imperative that we have a new July 20, 2001 round of global trade talks, to make sure that all nations in the world have got opportunity 1. We, the Heads of State and Govern- within their lands. ment of the G7 countries and the Represent- There are some who will try to disrupt the atives of the European Union, met today in meetings, claiming they represent the poor. Genova to address current challenges in To those folks I say, instead of addressing world macroeconomic trends and to bolster policies that represent the poor, you embrace efforts aimed at promoting growth and sta- policies that lock poor people into poverty, bility, and at improving the efficiency of the and that’s unacceptable to the United States. international financial system. Trade has been the best avenue for economic growth for all countries, and I reject the iso- World Economy lationism and protectionism that dominates 2. While the global economy has slowed those who will try to disrupt the meetings more than expected over the past year, sound in Genoa. economic policies and fundamentals provide And finally, on the homefront, I’m pleased a solid foundation for stronger growth. We that the United States Congress easily passed will remain vigilant and forward looking in a faith-based initiative sponsored by J.C. implementing measures, as necessary, to en- Watts of Oklahoma and Tony Hall of Ohio. sure that our economies move towards a It’s an initiative that puts our Federal Gov- more sustained pattern of growth, in line ernment squarely on the side of faith-based with their potential. We pledge to pursue and community-based programs, all of which policies that will contribute to global growth exist to help a neighbor in need. by enhancing strong productivity growth in The debate has been long and arduous, a sound macroeconomic environment, and now the Congress is beginning to act. through structural reform, free trade and It’s a positive step toward making sure the strengthened international economic co- American Dream extends its reach through- operation. out all our communities. It’s a step that rec- • In the United States, while growth has ognizes that Government can’t cause people slowed sharply, long-term trends re- to love one another, but what Government main favourable. Markets are dynamic

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and flexible, and both monetary and fis- their reform programs in close collaboration cal policies are being actively employed with the IMF and other relevant inter- to support recovery, while maintaining national financial institutions. price stability. The recently enacted tax 4. High and volatile oil prices are a con- cuts should bolster growth. cern for the world economy, in particular for • In Canada, tax cuts and monetary condi- the most vulnerable developing countries. tions are supporting growth while struc- Increased and diversified energy supplies, tural policies should continue to be improved energy efficiency, expanded infra- aimed at increasing productivity. In the structure and stable oil markets are impor- United Kingdom, where the slowdown tant objectives. Oil producing and oil con- appears moderate, policies should con- suming countries should remain in close con- tinue to strengthen the foundations for tact. sustained growth and employment over 5. In addition to the policies we are pur- the medium term, and meet the infla- suing in our own economies, we agreed today tion target. that co-operation on three further elements • In the euro area, although economic ac- is important to a strengthened global econ- tivity has weakened, growth prospects omy: remain favourable. Tax cuts, as well as • the launch of a new trade Round; structural reforms aimed at further in- • action to enhance the stability and in- creasing employment, should continue tegrity of the international financial sys- to support sustainable non-inflationary tem; growth. The steady implementation of • actions to ensure that the poorest coun- economic reforms will contribute to fur- tries are not left behind, including the ther raising the potential for growth. implementation of the Heavily In- • In Japan, economic activity has further debted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initia- weakened, and prices continue to de- tive. cline, Against this background, mone- tary policy should keep providing ample Launching a New Trade Round liquidity. Vigorous implementation of fi- 6. Sustained economic growth world-wide nancial and corporate sector reforms is requires a renewed commitment to free needed to lay the foundation for strong- trade. Opening markets globally and er economic growth over the medium strengthening the World Trade Organisation term. We welcome the recently an- (WTO) as the bedrock of the multilateral nounced reform initiatives, which will trading system is therefore an economic im- contribute to this end. perative. It is for this reason that we pledge 3. Emerging market economies are un- today to engage personally and jointly in the evenly affected by global economic develop- launch of a new ambitious Round of global ments. Growth rates in some countries have trade negotiations at the Fourth WTO Min- slowed towards a more sustainable rate, isterial Conference in Doha, Qatar this No- while in others they have decelerated sharp- vember. ly. We welcome the progress achieved in 7. We are committed to working with de- many countries in increasing their resilience veloping countries, including the least devel- against potential crises and the steps taken oped, to ensure that the new Round address- over the last year to strengthen the inter- es their priorities through improved market national financial system to better prevent access and sounder, more transparent trade crises. However, recent developments in rules. We recognise that there are legitimate emerging markets point to the need for fur- concerns in implementing the Uruguay ther progress in reinforcing domestic finan- Round Agreements. We welcome the steady cial systems and the underlying fiscal posi- progress made so far on implementation tions. Recent measures taken in Argentina issues and are ready to examine ways to make and Turkey represent positive steps in this further progress in connection with the direction. We commend these efforts and en- launch of a new Round. Capacity building courage the continued implementation of is essential to integrate developing countries

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into the trading system, and we are inten- tions and the G7 countries should stand sifying our efforts to assist in this area, in- ready to help countries adopt the policies re- cluding with international institutions. quired to ensure sustained access to capital 8. In the interests of all, the new Round markets. We also support our Finance Min- should be based on a balanced agenda, while isters’ suggestions to further develop the clarifying, strengthening and extending mul- framework for private sector involvement. tilateral rules. An improved dispute settle- 13. The Multilateral Development Banks ment mechanism is central to this effort. In- (MDBs) have a central role to play in com- creased transparency in the WTO itself is bating poverty by promoting productivity also important to strengthen confidence in growth and supporting equitable and sustain- the global trading system. The WTO should able economic development, thus contrib- continue to respond to the legitimate expec- uting to the achievement of the 2015 Inter- tations of civil society, and ensure that the national Development Goals. To this end, we new Round supports sustainable develop- welcome and endorse our Finance Ministers’ ment. recommendations for reforming the MDBs 9. We recognise the importance of expand- and sharpening their focus on core social and ing WTO membership on meaningful eco- human investments, in particular health and nomic terms. We welcome the fact that nego- education. We encourage the MDBs to con- tiations with China are now almost com- tinue to evaluate their internal structure in pleted and that progress is being made to- order to enhance their operational effective- wards Russia’s accession. We shall strongly ness. We attach particular importance to: support other applicants in their efforts to • strengthening co-ordination among meet the conditions for an early member- MDBs; ship, with a view to making the WTO a truly • enhancing their internal governance, ac- universal organisation. countability and transparency; • reviewing their pricing policies with a Strengthening the International view to enhancing the development im- Financial System pact of the resources available; 10. Increasing global growth and pros- • promoting good governance in bor- perity depends crucially on a sound and sta- rowing countries. ble international financial system. We are We call on MDBs to provide support for united in our determination to continue to global public goods, such as fighting infec- strengthen it to prevent financial crises, to tious diseases, facilitating trade, fostering fi- limit the impact of those that inevitably do nancial stability and protecting the environ- occur, and to tackle financial abuses. ment. We support a meaningful replenish- 11. Since the Okinawa Summit a number ment of IDA and, in that context, we will of important steps have been taken, includ- explore the increased use of grants for pri- ing: measures to increase the effectiveness ority social investments, such as education of crisis prevention by reinforcing the Inter- and health. national Monetary Fund (IMF) surveillance 14. We reaffirm our support for the multi- and encouraging the implementation of the lateral effort against abuses of the global fi- key international codes and standards; involv- nancial system and endorse our Finance ing the private sector in crisis prevention and Ministers’ recommendations to address this resolution; streamlining and reforming IMF challenge. We welcome the efforts several ju- lending facilities; and enhancing IMF trans- risdictions are making to address weaknesses parency and accountability. These efforts in their anti money laundering regimes. We should be maintained. endorse the recent Financial Action Task 12. Looking forward, we endorse our Fi- Force decisions de-listing four jurisdictions nance Ministers’ recommendations for action and recommending the adoption of addi- to further strengthen the international finan- tional counter-measures against the most un- cial system and their commitment to foster cooperative ones if they do not take appro- international consensus in this endeavour. In priate action by September 30, 2001. The particular, the international financial institu- International Financial Institutions have an

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important role in helping jurisdictions im- are necessary to ensure the maximum benefit prove their anti money laundering regimes of debt relief. In particular, we call upon and we urge them to step up their efforts those countries involved in military conflicts in this regard. We encourage progress in as- to lay down their arms, and implement the sessing adherence to supervisory and regu- necessary reforms. We confirm our willing- latory standards in Offshore Financial Cen- ness to help them take measures needed to tres. We look forward to the 2001 OECD come forward to debt relief. We pledge to progress report on harmful tax practices and continue working together to ensure that the support the work, as envisaged by our Fi- benefits of debt relief are targeted to assist nance Ministers, aimed at addressing such the poor and most vulnerable. practices. We ask our Finance Ministers for further work in these areas. Nuclear Safety HIPC 18. We welcome Ukraine’s permanent clo- 15. The Enhanced HIPC Initiative we sure of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant launched in Cologne aims to increase growth, on 15 December 2000, which was a vital ac- reduce poverty and provide a lasting exit complishment in support of nuclear safety. from unsustainable debt, by reducing debt on the basis of strengthened policy reforms. NOTE: An original was not available for We welcome the important progress that has verification of the content of this joint statement. been achieved in implementing the Initia- tive. At Okinawa nine countries had qualified for debt relief. Now, twenty-three countries Satellite Remarks From Genoa, Italy, (Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, to a Tax Relief Celebration in Kansas Chad, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, City, Missouri Guyana, Honduras, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nicaragua, July 20, 2001 Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome´ and Principe, Sen- Well, Dick, thank you very much. And I egal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia) are ben- want to say hello from Italy. I’m in Europe efiting from the Initiative, with an overall today for a summit meeting with the leaders amount of debt relief of over $53 billion, out of the world’s most industrialized economies, of an initial stock of debt of $74 billion. This but I couldn’t miss this important day for will significantly reduce their debt service, thus freeing resources for social sector ex- America. Today the benefits of tax relief penditure, in particular education and health. begin coming home for everyone who pays 16. We have all agreed as a minimum to income taxes in America. Tax relief is now provide 100% debt reduction of official de- as real as a stamp, an envelope, and a velopment assistance (ODA) and eligible check—first, in the mailbox and very soon commercial claims for qualifying HIPC in the hands of our American taxpayers. countries. We urge those countries that have You know, this really isn’t a gift from the not already done so to take similar steps, and Government. This is a refund of your own we underline the need for the active and full money, money you’ve earned and money participation of all bilateral creditors in pro- you’ll now be able to spend. viding timely debt relief to HIPCs. In February I told the American people 17. We encourage HIPCs that have not that our Federal Government was over- yet reached their decision point to quickly charging them. I said the Federal Govern- undertake the necessary economic and social ment was overcharging them, and on your reforms, including the development of a behalf, I demanded a refund. Congress strategy for overall poverty reduction in co- worked with me in a bipartisan way, and now operation with the World Bank and the IMF. your money is on its way back to you. Economic, structural, and social reforms, im- You may choose to buy something your proved governance, and a strengthened abil- family needs. You may choose to pay your ity to track poverty-reducing expenditures bills, reduce credit card debt, or save for the

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future. It’s your money, and it’s your choice. seeing you when I come home. In the mean- And you can feel comfortable spending your time, God bless you all, and God bless Amer- refund check if you want to, because there ica. is more to come. These checks are just one installment of tax relief, the result of lowering NOTE: The President spoke by satellite at 6:02 the current lowest income tax bracket of 15 p.m. from the Sala Atlantico. A tape was not avail- able for verification of the content of these re- percent to a new, lower 10 percent bracket. marks. Some reductions in tax rates went into ef- fect on July 1st and already evident in low- ering withholding of taxes from your pay- check. More reductions are coming in the months and years to come. The child credit Digest of Other will increase this year; the marriage penalty White House Announcements will be reduced; the death tax will ultimately be repealed. It’s all part of the tax relief plan passed into law earlier this summer. The following list includes the President’s public For many of you, this refund is coming schedule and other items of general interest an- nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and just when you need it. Over the last few not included elsewhere in this issue. years, energy prices and credit card debt have been rising, and many families have felt the squeeze. These checks will help provide July 15 timely relief. In the afternoon, the President returned And by helping tens of millions of Ameri- from Camp David, MD, to the White House. cans, we will help our economy. Beginning Later, he and Mrs. Bush hosted a tee-ball late last summer and early fall, our economy, game on the South Lawn. especially the manufacturing sector, began July 16 slowing. The combination of this tax relief The President announced his intention to and lower interest rates should help get it nominate Marie T. Huhtala to be Ambas- moving again. sador to Malaysia. I thank all of those who have supported The President announced his intention to this tax relief for the past year and a half, nominate Mary Ann Solberg to be Deputy since I first proposed it during my campaign Director of National Drug Control Policy. in the State of Iowa. I thank all the Repub- The President announced his intention to licans and many Democrats in Congress who nominate Scott M. Burns to be Deputy Di- joined me to make it a reality. Some of those rector for State and Local Affairs in the Of- Members are with you here today, including fice of National Drug Control Policy. Trent Lott and House Ways and Means The President announced his designation Chairman Bill Thomas. I want to thank those of David Curtis Williams as Acting Inspector fine leaders. General of the Department of Housing and I also thank Secretary of Treasury Paul Urban Development. O’Neill for his strong leadership. Of course, The President announced his nomination I want to thank my friend the Vice President of Gen. John P. Jumper to be Chief of Staff of the United States, . No better of the Air Force. Vice President has ever existed in the United States. For all those who—[applause]. And July 17 that’s saying something, since I knew another The President announced his intention to Vice President, by the way. nominate Donna J. Hrinak to be Ambassador For all those who feel their taxes and bills to Brazil. are too high, and they could use a little help, The President announced his intention to help is on the way. appoint the following individuals as members Thank you all very much. It’s an honor to of the Advisory Council on Historic Preserva- represent the greatest country on the face tion: John Nau, Bernadette Castro, Gov. Jane of the Earth here in Italy. I look forward to Dee Hull of Arizona, and Robert Young.

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The President announced his intention to Bush participated in an event for children appoint the following individuals as members in the Reading Room of the British Museum. of the Congressional-Executive Commission The President then visited the Cabinet War on the People’s Republic of China: Grant D. Rooms museum. Aldonas, Donald Cameron Findlay, Paula J. In the afternoon, following an arrival cere- Dobriansky, Lorne W. Craner, and James mony at Buckingham Palace, the President Andrew Kelly. and Mrs. Bush attended a luncheon hosted July 18 by Queen Elizabeth II of the United King- In the morning, the President met with dom. Later, they went to Chequers, the Brit- Seeds of Peace program participants on the ish Prime Minister’s country residence in South Steps of the White House. Later, the Aylesbury, England, as guests of Prime Min- President and Mrs. Bush traveled to London, ister Tony Blair and his wife, Cherie. United Kingdom, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President went to The President announced his intention to Royal Air Force Halton station and later re- nominate Cynthia Shepard Perry to be U.S. turned to Chequers. Director of the African Development Bank. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald E. Neumann to be Ambas- nominate Steven A. Williams to be Director sador to Bahrain. of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to nominate Linton F. Brooks to be Deputy Ad- nominate James B. Lockhart III to be Dep- ministrator for Defense Nuclear Non- uty Commissioner of Social Security. proliferation at the Department of Energy. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to nominate Harold Craig Manson to be Assist- nominate Benigno G. Reyna to be Director ant Secretary of the Interior for Fish and of the U.S. Marshals Service. Wildlife. The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey D. Jarrett to be Director July 20 of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation In the morning, the President traveled to and Enforcement at the Department of the Genoa, Italy. Interior. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to nominate John F. Turner to be Assistant Sec- nominate Joseph M. Clapp to be Adminis- retary of State for Oceans and International trator of the Federal Motor Safety Adminis- Environmental and Scientific Affairs. tration at the Department of Transportation. The President announced his intention to The President announced his intention to designate Glenn L. McCullough, Jr., as nominate Mark W. Everson to be Controller Chairman of the Board of Directors of the of the Office of Federal Financial Manage- Tennessee Valley Authority. ment in the Office of Management and Budget. The President announced his intention to nominate John F. Wolf to be Assistant Sec- retary of State for Nonproliferation. The President announced his intention to nominate Earl N. Phillips to be Ambassador Nominations to Barbados. Submitted to the Senate July 19 In the morning, the President met with The following list does not include promotions of UK Conservative Party leader William members of the Uniformed Services, nominations Hague in the Gold Room at Winfield House, to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to eign Service officers. Great Britain. Later, the President and Mrs.

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Submitted July 17 to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- potentiary of the United States of America Jo Anne Barnhart, to the Republic of Yemen. of Delaware, to be Commissioner of Social Security for the term expiring January 19, Franklin L. Lavin, 2007, vice Kenneth S. Apfel, term expired. of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of Daniel R. Coats, America to the Republic of Singapore. of Indiana, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of John Thomas Schieffer, America to the Federal Republic of Ger- of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary many. and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Australia. John A. Gauss, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Brig. Gen. Edwin J. Arnold, Jr., Veterans Affairs (Information and Tech- United States Army, to be a member and nology), vice David E. Lewis, resigned. President of the Mississippi River Commis- sion, under the provisions of Section 2 of an Marie T. Huhtala, Act of Congress, approved June 1879 (21 of California, a career member of the Senior Stat. 37)(33 U.S.C. 642). Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Theodore H. Kattouf, potentiary of the United States of America of , a career member of the Senior to Malaysia. Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Submitted July 18 potentiary of the United States of America to the Syrian Arab Republic. R. Nicholas Burns, of Massachusetts, a career member of the Harvey Pitt, Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister- of North Carolina, to be a member of the Counselor, to be U.S. Permanent Represent- Securities and Exchange Commission for the ative on the Council of the North Atlantic remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2002, Treaty Organization, with the rank and status vice Paul R. Cary. of Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- potentiary, vice Alexander R. Vershbow. Harvey Pitt, of North Carolina, to be a member of the Edward William Gnehm, Jr., Securities and Exchange Commission for a of Georgia, a career member of the Senior term expiring June 5, 2007 (reappointment). Foreign Service, class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Maureen Quinn, potentiary of the United States of America of New Jersey, a career member of the Sen- to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. ior Foreign Service, class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Jeffrey D. Jarrett, potentiary of the United States of America of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Office to the State of Qatar. of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforce- ment, vice Kathleen M. Karpan. Brig. Gen. Carl A. Strock, United States Army, to be a member of the Robert S. Mueller III, Mississippi River Commission, under the of California, to be Director of the Federal provisions of Section 2 of an Act of Congress, Bureau of Investigation for the term of 10 approved 28 June 1879 (21 Stat. 37)(22 years, vice Louis J. Freeh, resigned. U.S.C. 642). Edmund James Hull, Joseph Gerard Sullivan, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, Foreign Service, class of Career Minister, to

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be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Checklist potentiary of the United States of America of White House Press Releases to the Republic of Zimbabwe.

The following list contains releases of the Office Johnny Young, of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as of Maryland, a career member of the Senior items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Foreign Service, class of Career Minister, to Other White House Announcements. be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- potentiary of the United States of America Released July 16 to the Republic of Slovenia. Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer Withdrawn July 18 Released July 18 Harvey Pitt, Statement by the Press Secretary announcing of North Carolina, to be a member of the that the President signed into law S. 560 Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2005, vice Isaac C. Released July 19 Hunt, Jr., term expired, which was sent to Announcement: United States and Italy the Senate on July 10, 2001. Pledge Joint Research on Climate Change Advance text of Remarks by National Eco- nomic Council Director Lawrence B. Submitted July 19 Lindsey at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA Nancy Goodman Brinker, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary Released July 20 and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Hungary. Fact sheet: U.S. Proposal To Increase World Bank Grants to the Poorest Countries Fact sheet: U.S. Leadership on Global Fund Linton F. Brooks, To Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Tuber- of Virginia, to be Deputy Administrator for culosis Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, National Nuclear Security Administration (new posi- tion). Acts Approved by the President Ronald E. Neumann, of Virginia, a career member of the Senior Approved July 17 Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- S. 560 / Private Law 107–1 potentiary of the United States of America For the relief of Rita Mirembe Revell (a.k.a. to the State of Bahrain. Margaret Rita Mirembe)

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