For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 11, 2003

President Bush to Welcome King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan
Statement by the Press Secretary

President and Mrs. Bush will host King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan at Camp David on September 18 and 19, 2003. Jordan is a close friend of the United States, and a partner in the fight against terror and the pursuit of Middle East peace. The President looks forward to discussing with King Abdullah progress in Iraq and other Middle East-related issues, as well as ways to strengthen the U.S.-Jordanian bilateral relationship.

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