I reiterated my deep and personal commitment to the special relationship between our two countries.

I have no doubt that the ties between our two countries will continue to thrive in the years to come.

We see this as an important step forward as we continue our partnership with the Afghans.

ongoing efforts to support peace in the Middle East

I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Hariri.

We remain committed to the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701.

I consider Jordan to be an integral partner of the United States.

A photograph of the President's bilateral meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao can be viewed HERE.

I don't want to mess around with this anymore, I want to just talk with Premier Wen.

He emphasized his desire to reach a pragmatic solution that encompasses action by all countries.

I want to be clear that I emphasized to him our concerns about the extensive arms that are smuggled into Lebanon that potentially serve as a threat to Israel.

Clear eyed, we can understand that there will be war and still strive for peace.

Mari Carmen Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of El Salvador.

I am strongly committed to creating the best possible relationship between Turkey and the United States.

Our patience and that of the international community is limited, and time is running out.

The foundation of a successful international agreement has to begin with domestic actions.

One of the things that I think makes us such strong allies is the people-to-people contact.

It's a great honor to be making my first trip to the Republic of Korea as President of the United States.