[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 51 (Monday, December 24, 2001)]
[Page 1818]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Joint Statement by the Leaders of the United States of America, Canada 
and the United Mexican States on Argentina

December 21, 2001

    Argentina is our neighbor and friend and we have witnessed recent 
events with concern and compassion. We hope that all Argentines can come 
together to find a solution that leads the country back to sustainable 
growth and prosperity. We applaud the great strength displayed by 
Argentina's institutions through this period, and reiterate our 
confidence in the country's standing as one of the Western Hemisphere's 
leading democracies.

Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of 
this joint statement.