    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 37 (Monday, September 17, 2001)]
    [Page 1295]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Australia on
    the U.S.-Australia Alliance

    September 10, 2001

        President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard today
    commemorated the 50th anniversary of the U.S.-Australia alliance.
        The two leaders reaffirmed that the alliance is an alliance between
    two peoples, tied by bonds of law and language, united by a history of
    shared struggle and sacrifice in defense of freedom and democracy, and
    finding new strength in the challenges of a changing world.
        The President and the Prime Minister agreed that for fifty years,
    the friendship between the United States and Australia has advanced the
    cause of stability and security within the Asia-Pacific region and
    indeed throughout the world. The aspirations we have shared, for peace
    and prosperity for all, remain as firmly held as ever.
        President Bush and Prime Minister Howard solemnly reaffirmed the
    commitment of the United States and Australia to the alliance under the
    ANZUS Treaty. They pledged anew their intent to strive together to
    promote order and goodwill between nations and to ensure that the
    alliance continues to play its vital role in preserving peace throughout
    the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

    Note: The joint statement referred to ANZUS, the Security Treaty Between
    Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America. An original
    was not available for verification of the content of this joint
    statement.