For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 8, 2005

President Thanks Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States for Service
Statement by the Press Secretary

President Bush met today with His Royal Highness Ambassador Bandar bin Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud to thank him for his 22 years of distinguished service as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States and bid him farewell. The President complimented Ambassador Bandar on his longtime tenure and thanked him on behalf of past presidents for his friendship and his counsel. President Bush wishes Ambassador Bandar and his family all the best on their return to Saudi Arabia.

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