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Article: Remarks at a Welcoming Ceremony for President Vicente Fox of Mexico.(George W. Bush)(Transcript)(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Article date:
- September 10, 2001
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September 5, 2001
Mr. President, Mrs. Fox, members of the Mexican delegation, distinguished guests: On behalf of the American people, it is my honor to welcome you to the United States.
Mexico is the first country I visited as President. Today it is my privilege to welcome President Fox for the first state visit of my administration. This is a recognition that the United States has no more important relationship in the world than the one we have with Mexico.
The starting point of a sound foreign policy is to build a stable and prosperous neighborhood with good relations amongst neighbors. Good neighbors work together and benefit from each ...