[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 43 (Monday, October 27, 2003)]
[Page 1441]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong of 
Singapore in Singapore

October 21, 2003

    Mr. Prime Minister, thanks. It's so gracious of you to host us, and 
it's a chance for me to say to the Singapore people how much we 
appreciate our friendship. And I appreciate our personal relationship, 
Mr. Prime Minister.
    The Prime Minister is a wise man. He understands Southeast Asia very 
well. And a lot of our discussion was about how we continue to foster 
our agenda, which is one of peace and freedom as well as prosperity 
through trade.
    I appreciate your good advice, and I want to thank you for your warm 
hospitality. It's a magnificent country you have here. We're honored to 
be here. Thank you again.

Note: The President spoke at 8:55 p.m. at the Istana. A tape was not 
available for verification of the content of these remarks.