    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [May 7, 2005]
    [Page 758]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Being Presented the Order of Three Stars, First-Class in
    Riga, Latvia
    May 7, 2005

        Madam President, I gratefully
    accept. I am so honored and so thrilled to be here in your beautiful
    country.
        I was telling the President that it's such a joy to come to a
    country that loves and values freedom and to be in the presence of a
    President who speaks so clearly about the need for people to be free and
    her recognition that a free world will yield peace.
        And so, Madam President, thank you
    for your hospitality, and thank you so much for this great honor.
    Appreciate it.

    Note: The President spoke at 9:55 a.m. in the Hall of Coats and Arms at
    Riga Castle. In his remarks, he referred to President Vaira Vike-
    Freiberga of Latvia.