Pryce Welcomes the Prime Minister of Spain

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-OH-15) welcomed the Prime Minister of Spain, José Maria Aznar, along with Members of Congress, and Members of the Bush Administration including Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Secretary of the Commerce Don Evans, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, and CIA Director George Tenet at the House Chamber this morning. 

Congresswoman Pryce applauded the Prime Minister’s message of commitment between the United States and Spain and thanked him for being a strong ally in Europe.  “Prime Minister Aznar spoke eloquently of our countries’ shared commitment to end terrorism, support the mission in Iraq, and foster the transatlantic link between our homelands,” said Pryce.   

Congresswoman Pryce was selected to serve on Prime Minister Aznar’s escort team, a responsibility she also carried out recently for President Bush when he delivered his State of the Union address.  “Welcoming the Prime Minister of Spain is certainly a privilege.  I believe I share the thoughts of my colleagues, when I say that we look forward to strengthening America’s solidarity, friendship and commitment to democracy alongside our Spanish ally.”   

Congresswoman Pryce represents the Fifteenth District of Ohio, which includes Western Franklin County, Madison, and Union Counties.  She serves as Chairman of the House Republican Conference for the 108th Congress, making her the fourth ranking member of House Leadership.