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Gutierrez, Bush Economic Team Tout Strong GDP and Export Growth

Washington (July 27)—At a press briefing at the White House, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez, Secretary of Treasury Hank Paulson and Office of Management and Budget Director Rob Portman addressed the media to discuss our nation’s strong economy and our growing export culture. Today, the Commerce Department released the second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which showed that our economy grew at a robust 3.4 percent. (President’s Remarks) (Statement) (Transcript)