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President George W. Bush
World Trade Week Proclomation
May 16, 2008

Site Updated: September 29, 2008

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President George W. Bush delivers remarks on recognition of World Trade Week Friday, May 23, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

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Bush Highlights World Trade Week at White House

Washington (May 23)—President George W. Bush discusses World Trade Week on the White House South Lawn in front of U.S. manufactured products. President Bush said passing free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Korea would boost exports, which accounted for 40 percent of U.S. economic growth last year. (Remarks)