PRESIDENT BUSH’S JOBS AGENDA GROWS ECONOMY IN 3RD QUARTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Secretary Donald L. Evans applauded today’s economic data that showed more American businesses exporting and building their inventories in order to respond to strong consumer demand.

“The American economy is growing stronger and better than ever. Today’s GDP numbers again prove the U.S. economy is the fastest growing major industrialized economy and the world’s leading exporter. President Bush’s leadership has put our nation on a path of growth and opportunity. His pro-growth, pro-jobs policies are why America is producing goods and services at record levels and why nearly two million more Americans since August got up and went to work this morning.

I’m confident about our growing economy. This Administration will continue to work hard for American families and businesses, defeating our critics’ no-win pessimism that would stifle growth with higher taxes, burdensome regulations and economic isolationism.”