    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [February 27, 2004]
    [Page 287]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Death of President Boris Trajkovski of Macedonia
    February 27, 2004

        Laura and I are saddened by the death of President Boris Trajkovski
    of Macedonia, a distinguished leader and a great friend of the United
    States. On behalf of the American people, I extend condolences to
    President Trajkovski's family and to the people of Macedonia.
        President Trajkovski showed extraordinary courage in leading his
    country from the brink of civil conflict to peace by signing the Ohrid
    Framework Agreement. The United States strongly supports President
    Trajkovski's vision of a multi-ethnic, democratic Macedonia at peace
    with itself and its neighbors and on the path to full membership in the
    transatlantic community.