Bush said NATO will enlarge the circle of freedom opening the North-Atlantic Alliance to new members in the Balkans.
He added the Alliance on Thursday will “make a historic decision” on the admission of the three Balkan states.
“The United States strongly supports inviting these nations to join NATO. These countries have walked the difficult path of reform and built thriving free societies. They are ready to contribute to NATO and their citizens deserve the security that NATO brings,” the White House leader said.