18 July 2003
Bush Praises Installation of Transitional Government in Congo
Urges neighboring countries to support it
Following is the text of a statement by President Bush on the inauguration of a new transitional government in the Democratic Republic of Congo:
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary (Dallas, Texas)
July 18, 2003
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Inauguration of the Transitional Government
I congratulate President Joseph Kabila and the Congolese people on the installation of the new transitional government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I also extend congratulations to Vice Presidents Jean-Pierre Bemba, Abdoulaye Yerodia, Azarias Ruberwa, and Z'Ahidi Ngoma. The arrival of former rebel leaders in Kinshasa and their participation with former opposition parties in the new government is a major achievement that sets the country on a course toward peace and democratic elections. I am confident that the Congolese people will be well served by the experience and vision these five leaders bring to these important posts.
The United States will work closely with President Kabila and the transitional government to promote peace, prosperity, and democracy for all Congolese. I call upon neighboring countries to join us in supporting Congo's new government during this crucial time.
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