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Carlos Gutierrez Discuss the Economy
Join Carlos Gutierrez, Secretary of Commerce, today at 3:30pm to discuss the economy and the launch of a new website, EconomicRecovery.gov, which is an interagency effort led by the Commerce Department to provide the public with the latest information on America's economic recovery.
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U.S. Economy President Bush has outlined decisive government action to preserve and sustain America's financial system and economy. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets – and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages – have spread throughout our financial system. As a result, the government is acting now to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk.
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White House Summit on International Development: Sustaining the New Era The President delivered the keynote speech at the White House Summit on International Development: Sustaining the New Era, which was held on October 21st in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Secretary Rice also gave opening remarks.
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Global Diplomacy On October 22nd, President Bush welcomed President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia to discuss ongoing areas of U.S.-Liberian cooperation including efforts to reform Liberia's security sector, combat malaria, and improve the quality of education. This meeting was also an opportunity for the President to reinforce the U.S. long-term commitment to assist Liberia in its reconstruction and stabilization efforts.
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National Security President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.
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President George W. Bush meets with participants of the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The participants include approximately 50 women political leaders from the Mideast and North Africa, who are given the opportunity to learn from our country's experience in electoral campaigning and affords them a chance to witness local and Presidential elections up close.  White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with participants of the U.S. Middle East Partnership Initiative Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The participants include approximately 50 women political leaders from the Mideast and North Africa, who are given the opportunity to learn from our country's experience in electoral campaigning and affords them a chance to witness local and Presidential elections up close. White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush Meets with President Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia

President Bush on Wednesday said, "Madam President, I have come to respect you and admire you because of your courage, your vision, your commitment to universal values and principles. Laura and I had a fantastic experience traveling to Liberia, and we want to thank you for your warm hospitality."
Fact sheet In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Dana Perino

Watch Friday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino
President Bush Attends White House Summit on International Development

President Bush on Tuesday said, "I welcome you to the White House Summit on International Development. It's a summit to herald the outstanding work being done to lift up souls in need. I appreciate the fact that folks in this room represent thousands that are replacing disease with health, dependency with self-reliance, and despair with hope."
Fact sheet Fact Sheet: Transforming International Development
Fact sheet In Focus: White House Summit on International Development
President Bush Participates in Roundtable Meeting on Economy

President Bush on Monday said, "I have come to talk about the economic situation in the country. A lot of the people down here and other parts of the country are wondering why a free market-oriented President made the decisions to -- necessary to get the government buying stocks in banks, for example."
Fact sheet In Focus: Economy
President Bush Meets with President Sarkozy of France and President Barroso of the European Commission

President Bush on Saturday said, "This is a trying time for all our nations. I am confident that we will overcome the challenges we face. With determination and focused action, we will weather this crisis, return our economies to the path of prosperity and long-term growth."
Fact sheet Statement of the United States, France and the Presidency of the European Commission
Fact sheet In Focus: Economy
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