[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 39 (Monday, September 29, 2003)]
[Pages 1260-1261]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain in 
New York City

September 23, 2003

    President Bush. It's my honor to visit again with my very close 
friend, a great friend of our country, Jose Maria Aznar. Jose Maria is a 
very strong leader who's got a vision that's based upon the principles 
of human dignity and freedom.
    And we'll spend time talking about Iraq. We're both convinced and 
strongly believe that our goals in Iraq are the right goals, and we'll 
accomplished the goals.
    He's a steadfast friend, and I'm so proud to be with you again.

[At this point, President Aznar spoke in Spanish, and no translation was 
provided.]

    President Bush. Thank you, sir.

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Note: The President spoke at 12:02 p.m. at the U.S. Mission to the 
United Nations. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a 
Spanish language transcript of these remarks.