For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
December 1, 2004

Statement by the Press Secretary

President Bush will meet with King Abdullah of Jordan at the White House on December 6 to discuss developments in the Middle East and key bilateral issues.

The President looks forward to the opportunity to review regional and bilateral issues with the King of Jordan, who plays a key role in the search for stability in Iraq and for Middle East peace, and has been a staunch ally in the international fight against terrorism.

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