    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [June 10, 2007]
    [Page 726]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks at a Luncheon Hosted by Prime Minister Sali Berisha of Albania in Tirana
    June 10, 2007

        Mr. Prime Minister, if I might offer a toast. Thank you for your
    hospitality. I'm honored to be in the presence of the leaders of three
    important allies and friends of the United States: Croatia, Macedonia, and of course, our
    host, Albania.
        We thank you for your strong leadership. We join you in your
    aspirations to join Euro-Atlantic institutions. We appreciate you
    working for peace. Thank you for the Adriatic Charter. May God bless
    your nations. May God bless you all.
        Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 1:54 p.m. at the Prime Minister's villa. In
    his remarks, he referred to Prime Minister Ivo Sanader of Croatia; and
    Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski of Macedonia.