    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [July 22, 2001]
    [Page 895]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and President of the Russian
    Federation Vladimir V. Putin on Upcoming
    Consultations on Strategic Issues
    July 22, 2001

        We agreed that major changes in the world require concrete
    discussions of both offensive and defensive systems. We already have
    some strong and tangible points of agreement. We will shortly begin
    intensive consultations on the interrelated subjects of offensive and
    defensive systems.

    Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of
    this joint statement.