Yet there is disappointment in Washington and in the United States that Canada is not supporting us fully.

The agreement to place the binational planning group at our new Northern Command was also signed in December.

Yet there is disappointment in Washington and in the United States that Canada is not supporting us fully.

When you think about the day-to-day, positive impact on the lives of U.S. citizens, there is no relationship that we have in the world that is more important than our relationship with Canada.

We already get more energy from Canada than from any other foreign country.

Our ties are deep and long-standing. We are dependent on each other. And no matter what the issue of the day, whether it be softwood lumber, whether it be a war in Iraq, we need to continue to work together.

Much has been accomplished during the last year in the campaign against terrorism. This struggle will require vigilance, perseverance and sacrifice for many years to come.