November 21, 2006 | Last Updated 1:35 a.m. (EST)
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President Bush Tours Pasteur Institute in Vietnam On Monday, President Bush said, "Laura and I are honored to be here at the center of the networking to help Vietnam battle HIV/AIDS... We've got a comprehensive strategy involved through our PEPFAR program with the country. We've got a very strong mother and child transmission program to prevent the children from developing HIV/AIDS."
President's Trip to Southeast Asia
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President Bush Meets with Civil Leaders in Indonesia President Bush on Monday said, I admire Indonesia's pluralism and its diversity. I admire your President's commitment to reform and strengthening democracy. It's very important for the people of America to understand that this vast country has got not only tremendous potential, but it's got a prominent role to play in the world, showing how it's possible for people to be able to live together in peace and harmony.
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President Bush Meets with Business Leaders in Vietnam President Bush on Monday said, I must tell you I am, first of all, unbelievably grateful for the welcome that Laura and I have been received with here in Ho Chi Minh City -- I've never seen as many people line the streets with such a friendly attitude. Secondly, I read about the recent economic history of Vietnam, I am amazed at the size of the growth and the fact that are people are beginning to realize dreams.
President's Trip to Southeast Asia
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President Bush Meets with President Putin of Russia President Bush on Sunday said, "As usual, we've had a very important dialogue. And we talked about common interests and how we can work together to solve some of the world's problems, including North Korea and Iran. And I want to thank you for your time and friendship."
APEC 2006
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President George W. Bush greets participants as he heads to a roundtable discussion Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, at the Bogor Palace in Bogor, Indonesia. White House photo by Eric Draper
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President and Mrs. Bush travel to Singapore, Viet Nam, and Indonesia November 14-21. Click here to learn more. |
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Next week, President Bush will participate in the presentation and pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey.
Cast your vote to name this year's National Bird and alternate.
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Strong U.S. Economy
Economic growth continues with 92,000 new jobs created in October. There have been over 6.8 million new jobs created since August of 2003, and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.4 percent, the lowest rate since May 2001. Learn more about the President's pro-growth policies.
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Global War on Terror
President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.
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