For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 31, 2005

President to Welcome NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer to the White House

President Bush will meet with NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer at the White House on June 1, 2005. NATO remains a cornerstone of American security and the foundation of America's alliance with Europe. The President is pleased to have this opportunity to discuss with the leader of the Alliance how the United States and Europe can continue to strengthen their strategic partnership in addressing the major challenges we face at the beginning of the 21st century.

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