    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [August 1, 2005]
    [Page 1290]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement Congratulating King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia
    August 1, 2005

        On behalf of the United States, I congratulate my friend King
    Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud on assuming the Saudi throne and the
    position of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. We wish Saudi Arabia
    peace and prosperity under his leadership. I have spoken today to the
    new King, and the United States looks forward to continuing the close
    partnership between our two countries.