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President Bush's Statement on Open Economies
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For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary May 10, 2007

President Bush's Statement on Open Economies

˙˙White House News

˙˙˙˙˙ Open Economies Policy Statement ˙˙˙˙˙ In Focus: Jobs _

The United States has a longstanding commitment to open economies that
empower individuals, generate economic opportunity and prosperity for all,
and provide the foundation for a free society. Economic freedom, supported
by the rule of law, reinforces political freedom by encouraging and
supporting the free flow of ideas. To continue the advance of liberty and
prosperity, my Administration will work vigorously to promote open
investment policies and free trade on a level playing field.

A free and open international investment regime is vital for a stable and
growing economy, both here at home and throughout the world. The threat of
global terrorism and other national security challenges have caused the
United States and other countries to focus more intently on the national
security dimensions of foreign investment. While my Administration will
continue to take every necessary step to protect national security, my
Administration recognizes that our prosperity and security are founded on
our country's openness.

As both the world's largest investor and the world's largest recipient of
investment, the United States has a key stake in promoting an open
investment regime. The United States unequivocally supports international
investment in this country and is equally committed to securing fair,
equitable, and nondiscriminatory treatment for U.S. investors abroad. Both
inbound and outbound investment benefit our country by stimulating growth,
creating jobs, enhancing productivity, and fostering competitiveness that
allows our companies and their workers to prosper at home and in
international markets. My Administration is committed to ensuring that the
United States continues to be the most attractive place in the world to
invest. I urge other nations to join us in supporting an open investment
policy and protecting international investments.

My Administration is also committed to advancing free and fair trade in
multilateral, regional, and bilateral negotiations. We will work
aggressively to conclude the World Trade Organization's Doha Development
Agenda negotiations and to secure congressional approval of the free trade
agreements with Colombia, Panama, Peru, and South Korea. The prospects for
the Doha Development Agenda negotiations to produce significant new
economic opportunities, particularly in developing countries, demand that
we do everything possible to reach an outcome that creates new trade flows
and strengthens global development.

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