Hailing Turkey's decision, White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said US President George W. Bush "welcomes the vote" and would continue to work closely with Turkey to ensure Iraq's compliance with UN Security Council Resolution 1441.
Laudand decizia Turciei, purtatorul de cuvant al Casei Albe, Ari Fleischer, a declarat ca Presedintele american George W Bush "saluta votul" si va continua sa conlucreze cu Turcia pentru a se asigura ca Irakul respecta Rezolutia 1441 a Consiliului de Securitate al ONU.