White House spokesman Ari Fleischer told reporters that Bush "differs strongly with anybody in Europe who has suggested that because of Turkey's background, Turkey would not qualify.
Purtatorul de cuvent al Casei Albe, Ari Fleischer, a declarat reporterilor ca parerea lui Bush "difera in mod clar de cea a oricarui lider european care ar sugera ca din cauza trecutului Turciei, aceasta tara nu se poate califica [pentru inceperea procesului de aderare].