For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 16, 2004

President to Welcome President Fox of Mexico to Crawford, Texas

President and Mrs. Bush will welcome President Vicente Fox of Mexico and Mrs. Fox to their ranch at Crawford, Texas on March 5-6, 2004. Mexico is a good neighbor and our bonds of friendship are strong. Mexico is also a strong partner in our effort to keep North America secure. The President looks forward to extensive discussions with President Fox on important bilateral and regional issues.

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