    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [September 10, 2001]
    [Page 1092]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Australia on
    the U.S.-Australia Alliance
    September 10, 2001

        President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard today commemorated the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-
    Australia alliance.
        The two leaders reaffirmed that the alliance
    is an alliance between two peoples, tied by bonds of law and language,
    united by a history of shared struggle and sacrifice in defense of
    freedom and democracy, and finding new strength in the challenges of a
    changing world.
        The President and the Prime Minister agreed
    that for fifty years, the friendship between the United States and
    Australia has advanced the cause of stability and security within the
    Asia-Pacific region and indeed throughout the world. The aspirations we
    have shared, for peace and prosperity for all, remain as firmly held as
    ever.
        President Bush and Prime Minister Howard
    solemnly reaffirmed the commitment of the United States and Australia to
    the alliance under the ANZUS Treaty. They pledged anew their intent to
    strive together to promote order and goodwill between nations and to
    ensure that the alliance continues to play its vital role in preserving
    peace throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

    Note: The joint statement referred to ANZUS, the Security Treaty Between
    Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America. An original
    was not available for verification of the content of this joint
    statement.