President Bush's Visit To Bulgaria

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PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO BULGARIA -- (House of Representatives - June 15, 2007)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, President and Mrs. Bush visited Bulgaria as part of a six-nation European tour during the G8 Summit. Following Bulgarian admission this year into the European Union, the President's visit signifies Bulgaria's increased importance with its strategic location.

I am especially grateful President Bush and the First Lady participated in a round table discussion on free market democracy with students at the American University in Bulgaria. I am honored to serve on the university's board of trustees and I appreciate the leadership provided by president Michael Easton and chairman of the board David Flanagan. The round table was held at the university's Elieff Center for Education and Culture. The Elieff Center was made possible by the gracious financial donation of Eliot Elieff, a Bulgarian American living in San Marino, California. This world class facility proves his commitment to promote a bright future for Bulgaria.

I also appreciated a visit this week by Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov on Capitol Hill. Bulgaria is a strong ally of America and a full partner in NATO.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September 11.

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