President George W. Bush attends the APEC leaders retreat
at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 20, 2003. President Bush
came to the APEC Leaders Meeting to encourage increased efforts to combat
security threats and promote economic growth. White House photo by Paul Morse
On October 20, 2003, President Bush traveled to the Asian-Pacific Economic
Cooperation Leaders Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand to encourage increased efforts
to combat security threats and promote economic growth.
"The United States . . . supports free trade because a world that
trades in freedom will grow in prosperity and in security.
For developing nations, free trade tied to economic reform has helped to
lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty. The growth of economic
freedom and ownership in developing countries creates the habits of liberty
and creates the pressure for democracy and political reform. Economic
integration through trade can also foster political cooperation by
promoting peace between nations. As free trade expands across the earth,
the realm of human freedom expands with it."
President George W. Bush
September 3, 2003
White House
Photos from the Summit
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October 22, 2003
U.S. - Indonesia Joint Statement |
October 22, 2003
President Bush's Remarks with Indonesian President |
October 21, 2003
President Bush Remarks with Singapore PM. |
October 21, 2003
U.S. - Singapore Joint Statement |
October 20, 2003
Background Briefing |
October 20, 2003
U.S. - South Korea Joint Statement |
October 20, 2003
Dr. Rice Briefing on President's Bilateral Meetings |
October 20, 2003
President Bush's Remarks with South Korean President Roh |
October 19, 2003
Background Briefing on Meeting with Chinese President |
October 19, 2003
President Bush's Remarks with President of China |
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