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President Bush Arrives at Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary November 15, 2008

President Bush Arrives at Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy The
National Building Museum Washington, DC

ÿÿWhite House News

ÿÿÿÿÿ In Focus: Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy

7:53 A.M. EST

Good morning. We had a good dinner last night. I am pleased with the
progress we're making on -- to one, address the current crisis. I am
pleased that we're discussing a way forward to make sure that such a crisis
is unlikely to occur again. And I am pleased that the leaders reaffirmed
the principles behind open markets and free trade. One of the dangers
during a crisis such as this is that people will start implementing
protectionist policies.

Obviously, you know, this crisis has not ended. There's some progress being
made, but there's still a lot of more work to be done. And so we had a good
-- good, frank discussion last night. I look forward to the discussions
today. And we'll see you after the meetings have ended.

Thank you.

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7:55 A.M. EST

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