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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- The following text is of remarks by President Bush upon Arrival at Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy:

The National Building Museum

Washington, DC

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.

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