Remarks at the North Atlantic Council Summit in Prague,
November 21, 2002

America is very pleased by today’s decision. We believe it strengthens our Nation’s most important alliance, NATO. By welcoming seven members, we will not only add to our military capabilities; we will refresh the spirit of this great democratic Alliance.

We believe today’s decision reaffirms our commitment to freedom and our commitment to a Europe which is whole and free and at peace.

Thank you.

Note: The President spoke at 10:03 a.m. at the Prague Congress Center.