08/02/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I'm honored to be here, Mr. President."
"We reaffirm our commitment to the mission of human space flight and are prepared to take energetic steps to enhance our cooperation in the application of space technology and techniques."
"We confirm our mutual aspiration to ensure the continued assembly and viability of the International Space Station as a world-class research facility."
"The United States being virtually alone now as an engine of growth in the global economy."