[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.