President Presented the Order of Three Stars, First-Class in LatviaPresident George W. BushRiga Castle Riga, Latvia May 7, 2005 9:55 A.M. (Local) PRESIDENT BUSH: Madam President, I gratefully accept. I am so honored and so thrilled to be here in your beautiful country. I was telling the President that it's such a joy to come to a country that loves and values freedom, and to be in the presence of a President who speaks so clearly about the need for people to be free, and her recognition that a free world will yield peace. And so Madam President, thank you for your hospitality, and thank you so much for this great honor. Appreciate it. END 9:55 A.M. (Local)
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