    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [February 22, 2005]
    [Pages 289-290]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Joint Statement by the United States and the European Union:
    Announcement on Iraq Conference
    February 22, 2005

        The United States and Europe stand together in support of the Iraqi
    people and the new Iraqi government which will soon come into being. To
    that end, should the new Iraqi government request it, the United States
    and the European Union are prepared to co-host an international
    conference to provide a forum to encourage and coordinate international
    support for Iraq.

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