    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [May 25, 2002]
    [Pages 885-886]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    The President's Radio Address
    May 25, 2002

        Good morning. As you hear this, I am in St. Petersburg, Russia, in
    the middle of a 7-day trip to Europe. I've come to Europe to reaffirm
    our close ties with important allies, to talk about the next stages of
    the war on terror, and to open a new chapter in our relationship with
    Russia.
        In this last century, the conflicts of Europe led to war and
    suffering for America. Today, Europe is growing in unity and peace, and
    that benefits our country. The nations of the European Union have made
    strong contributions to the war on terror. And the volume of our annual
    trade and investment relationship is nearly $2 trillion, helping
    workers, consumers, and families on both continents.
        Germany, which I visited earlier this week, has emerged from a
    troubled history to become a force for good. German police and
    intelligence officials are helping in the war on terror. In Afghanistan,
    German troops have served and died beside our own. Speaking in Berlin, I
    thanked the German people for their support and sacrifice and talked
    about the challenges that still lie ahead.
        Here in Russia, President Putin and I are
    putting the old rivalries of our Nation firmly behind us with a new
    treaty that reduces our nuclear arsenals to their lowest levels in
    decades. After years of planning for war, Russia and the United States
    are building a friendship based on shared interests, fighting terrorism,
    and expanding our trade relationship. After centuries of isolation and
    suspicion, Russia is finding its place in the family of Europe, and that
    is truly historic.
        The partnership of America and Russia will continue to grow based on
    the foundation of freedom and the values--the democratic values we hold
    dear. Free nations are more peaceful nations, and the spread of liberty
    strengthens America.
        On the rest of my trip, I'll travel to Paris and then to Normandy,
    France, for Memorial Day, to honor the soldiers who in 1944 gave their
    lives so that America, France, and all of Europe could one day live in
    peace and freedom. I will visit Rome for a summit that will forge new
    ties between the NATO Alliance and Russia. I'll meet with the Holy
    Father, Pope John Paul II, whose message of
    peace and social justice is particularly urgent at this time.
        In two World Wars, the New World came to the rescue of the Old, and
    America became a European power. Now this continent is closer to being
    whole, free, and at peace than anytime in its history. We must finish
    this job, inviting a new Russia to be our full partner. And together, we
    must face the challenges of the world beyond Europe and America,
    terrorism, poverty, and evil regimes seeking terrible weapons. Europe
    and America share common dangers and common values. We have the
    opportunity and the duty to build a world that is safer and better.
        Thank you for listening.

    Note: The address was recorded at 8:55 a.m. on May 24 at the Marriott
    Grand Hotel in Moscow, Russia, for domestic broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on
    May 25. The transcript was made available by the Office of the Press
    Secretary on May 24 but was embargoed for release until the broadcast.
    The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language
    transcript of this address.

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