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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 15, 2008

President Bush Arrives at Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy
The National Building Museum
Washington, DC

Video   Presidential Remarks   Audio

      In Focus: Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy

7:53 A.M. EST

Good morning. We had a good dinner last night. I am pleased with the progress we're making on -- to one, address the current crisis. I am pleased that we're discussing a way forward to make sure that such a crisis is unlikely to occur again. And I am pleased that the leaders reaffirmed the principles behind open markets and free trade. One of the dangers during a crisis such as this is that people will start implementing protectionist policies.

Obviously, you know, this crisis has not ended. There's some progress being made, but there's still a lot of more work to be done. And so we had a good -- good, frank discussion last night. I look forward to the discussions today. And we'll see you after the meetings have ended.

Thank you.

END

7:55 A.M. EST

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