For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 15, 2003
President's Statement on Japan
Statement by the President
I welcome Japan's announcement that it will provide $1.5 billion toward
immediate reconstruction needs in Iraq. I applaud this bold step,
which will help mobilize international support for efforts to build a
stable, peaceful, and democratic Iraq. Japan recognizes that this
effort is critical to security and peace not only in Iraq and the
Middle East, but also for Japan and throughout the world. Japan's own
history shows the power of international cooperation to help a great
people build democracy and prosperity and become a beacon of freedom
that inspires all nations.
I also commend Japan's announcement that it is working on a larger
aid package in preparation for the October 23-24 Madrid donor's
conference. We look forward to working with Japan and other countries
to make the Madrid conference a success for the people of Iraq.
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