LEON HARRIS, CNN ANCHOR: We've just learned that President Bush is now in East Room of the White House. Let's go there.</s>GEORGE BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: ...friend into your home. The Taoiseach is a friend. I want to thank John Reid, the secretary of state of Northern Ireland, for being here. John, how are you? He's on his honeymoon.</s>BUSH: For tens of millions of Americans, our ties with Ireland are family ties, and this number includes some very distinguished Americans. We're honored today to have with us Irish-American firefighters who served our nation so heroically on September the 11th. They represent the best of the United States when they displayed enormous strength and determination in the face of overwhelming tragedy. And I want to thank you all for coming, and I want to tell you what I told you before, We remember your colleagues. We will not forget your colleagues who gave their lives trying to save the lives of others. Welcome to...</s>HARRIS: President Bush there, and get his remarks from the East Room of the White House there, welcoming the crowd, which included a number of dignitaries and political leaders from Ireland and Northern Ireland. He says that the U.S. is -- he is encouraged by the progress in implementing the Good Friday Accords, that we have seen happening, and as well as the steps taken towards fortifying the peace in Northern Ireland. He says it is important work remains U.S. Stands ready to do its part. TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
Bush Speaks to Irish Leaders