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US - RUSSIAN SUMMIT
Brdo pri Kranju, 16 June 2001 - The U.S. President George W. Bush said he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin began to discuss today "a new security framework". Putin added that there are some "differences" between Russia and the U.S. on certain issues, but these "are not of a fundamental nature". Putin thought that "a very good base" was founded today for co-operation and dialogue in the future. He stressed that Russia and the U.S. "are not enemies" and could be good allies"
President Bush thanked Slovenia with the following words: "I am especially pleased we are able to have this meeting in Slovenia, one of the success stories in South East Europe. In my meetings today with the President and the Prime Minister, I reaffirmed America's support for Slovenia's integration with Europe and the Euro - Atlantic community. I especially thank the people of Slovenia and I want to thank the leadership for such warm hospitality, and congratulate the people on the 10th anniversary of its independence on June 25th.
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President Bush thanked Slovenia with the following words: "I am especially pleased we are able to have this meeting in Slovenia, one of the success stories in South East Europe. In my meetings today with the President and the Prime Minister, I reaffirmed America's support for Slovenia's integration with Europe and the Euro - Atlantic community. I especially thank the people of Slovenia and I want to thank the leadership for such warm hospitality, and congratulate the people on the 10th anniversary of its independence on June 25th.