For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 4, 2002
Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit of President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain
President Bush will host Spanish President Aznar for a meeting and
luncheon on December 18, 2002. Spain was the first European country
visited by the President after taking office, and he and President
Aznar have remained in close contact since. Spain is a staunch ally in
the war on terrorism and a valuable member of NATO. Spain also plays
an important role, and shares many common interests with the United
States in the Western Hemisphere.
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