Scott McClellan

“ Spain is a close NATO ally, making important contributions to stability, security and prosperous in the Euro-Atlantic area, and the visit will reaffirm the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between Spain and the United States. ”

“ Before I get into Monday, the President's radio address tomorrow will focus on his economic recovery plan that will help give our economy a needed boost and provide tax relief for all taxpayers. Monday, the President will meet with Prime Minister Mori of Japan. He will stop by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting at the White House. And the National Energy Policy Development group will meet with the President to provide an analysis, an assessment of the current energy shortage in the United States. ”

“ And the U.S.-Japan alliance is key to regional stability in Asia. So our cooperation is wide-ranging and advances many mutual interests in Asia and around the world. Q On Sharon, do you have a time for that? MR. MCCLELLAN: Sharon, do you have a time for that? About noon. I believe it's a meeting and a lunch. Q Is there any truth to the rumors in the financial markets that foreign exchange will be high up on the agenda on the talks between Mr. Mori and Mr. Bush? MR. MCCLELLAN: Let me say, it is in our interest that Japan be economically strong and prosperous. ”

“ The summit will provide an opportunity for the democratically elected leaders of the hemisphere to meet together to discuss our shared interest in strengthening democracy and promoting prosperity through free trade. ”

“ Well, he outlined a plan very early on in the campaign and continued to talk about it throughout the campaign. So he support campaign finance reform, but believes that that reform must be fair and balanced. Otherwise, you won't have a level playing field across the board. Q Can I come back to the oil question one more time? It's hard to imagine anything having a more immediate impact on the price and availability of energy in this country than a sudden large cut in OPEC's output. ”

“ But, again, I mean -- every OPEC meeting that goes on, I don't think we're going to weigh in, in advance. But if we have more to say when they meet, then we will update you at that time. Q Are you at least willing to say that you're talking to the OPEC -- our allies in the Gulf, and telling them, look, you cannot go for something this big? MR. MCCLELLAN: We talk to our OPEC folks all the time. Q Can you at least tell us, Scott, who's talking for the administration? ”