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May 16, 2008

Site Updated: November 19, 2008

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President Bush Addresses the Pending Free Trade Agreements at White House Press Conference

Washington (Sept. 20)—While responding to questions from the White House press corps, President Bush defended the economic benefits of free trade. He urged members of Congress to support the pending Free Trade Agreements and cautioned against a rising protectionist sentiment, declaring that lowering trade barriers would alleviate poverty around the world. (More)