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President and Mrs. Bush to Travel to the Republic of Korea, Kingdom of
Thailand, and People's Republic of China
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary July 3, 2008

President and Mrs. Bush to Travel to the Republic of Korea, Kingdom of
Thailand, and People's Republic of China

ÿÿWhite House News


In South Korea, President Bush and President Lee will discuss regional and
global security issues as well as their commitment to getting their
respective legislatures to ratify the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement,
which will bring important benefits to workers, farmers, ranchers, and
entrepreneurs in both the United States and Korea. The President will then
travel to Thailand to celebrate 175 years of the U.S.-Thailand relationship
and to discuss issues bilateral and regional issues with Prime Minister
Samak. In China, the President looks forward to seeing President Hu and
other senior Chinese leaders for discussions on a wide range of issues
including the way ahead on North Korean denuclearization. The President and
Mrs. Bush will attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games on
August 8.

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