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Travel to Northern Ireland
April 7, 2003 to April 8, 2003

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President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair walk through the grounds of Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland, Monday, April 7, 2003. White House Photo by Eric DraperSecretary Powell accompanied President Bush on his trip to Northern Ireland, where the President consulted with Prime Minister Blair.  They departed on Monday, April 7th, and returned to the United States on Tuesday, April 8th.  

The trip focused on the operations in Iraq. They talked about the status of the ongoing military operation, they also talked about the humanitarian relief efforts, they talked about reconstruction and they talked about the role of the United Nations. They also talked about the peace process in Northern Ireland. The subject of the Middle East could come up, as well.

President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair hold a joint press conference at Hillsborough Castle near Belfast, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Remarks by President Bush
04/08/2003: Joint Statement with Prime Ministers Blair and Bertie Ahern on Northern Ireland
04/08/2003: Press Availability with Prime Minister Blair
04/08/2003: Joint Statement by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair on Iraq

Remarks by Secretary Powell
04/07/2003: Briefing Aboard Air Force One with White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer


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