    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book I)]
    [May 22, 2002]
    [Pages 846-847]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Departure for Berlin, Germany
    May 22, 2002

        I'm looking forward to my trip to Europe. I'm going to take a couple
    of messages.
        One, of course, I appreciate the friendship with the European
    people, our strong alliance, and that our alliance must remain tough in
    the war against global terror, that even though we've had some initial
    successes, there's still danger for countries which embrace freedom,
    countries such as ours or Germany, France, Russia, or Italy. And as an
    alliance, we must continue to fight against global terror. We've got to
    be tough.
        Secondly, friends benefit through free trade. I will reaffirm our
    commitment to trade. I hope the United States Senate finishes debate on
    the trade promotion authority and passes the bill. It's going to be
    important for our friends around the world to see this commitment to
    trade. Trade is in the interests of our workers. Trade is in the
    interest of job creation, and trade is in the interest of developing
    nations as well as developed nations. And so I want to thank those in
    the United States Senate, both Republicans and Democrats, who have
    worked hard on this bill. I hope they finish the debate and pass this
    important legislation. It'll be a strong positive message.
        I'm looking forward to the trip. I'm honored to represent the
    greatest nation on the face of the Earth in capitals around Europe. And
    I look forward to reporting back to the American people upon my return.
        Thank you very much.

    Note: The President spoke at 6:05 a.m. on the South Lawn at the White
    House.

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