[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.