09 January 2004

Bush to Host Spain's Aznar January 14 at White House

Spain among closest U.S. allies in anti-terror war, liberation of Iraq

President Bush will meet with Jose Maria Aznar, president of the government of Spain, January 14 at the White House, and will host a dinner in his honor that evening.

Following is the White House announcement:

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
January 9, 2004

Statement by the Press Secretary

VISIT OF PRESIDENT JOSE MARIA AZNAR OF SPAIN

President Bush will welcome Spanish President Aznar to the White House for a meeting on January 14, 2004. The President and Mrs. Bush will also host a dinner in honor of President and Mrs. Aznar that evening. Spain stands among America's closest allies in the war on terrorism and the effort to bring peace and democracy to Iraq. Spain is a valuable member of NATO and proponent of close U.S.-European relations.

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