For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 27, 2004
Statement by the President
Laura and I are saddened by the death of President Boris Trajkovski
of Macedonia -- a distinguished leader and a great friend of the United
States. On behalf of the American people, I extend condolences to
President Trajkovski's family and to the people of Macedonia.
President Trajkovski showed extraordinary courage in leading his
country from the brink of civil conflict to peace by signing the Ohrid
Framework Agreement. The United States strongly supports President
Trajkovski's vision of a multi-ethnic, democratic Macedonia, at peace
with itself and its neighbors, and on the path to full membership in
the Trans-Atlantic community.
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