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    He also - somewhat wistfully - defended his two terms in office. "I've worked hard on a lot of fronts ... I think America is more secure now than it was. Democracy is more vibrant in parts of the world that didn't see democracy. Trade is - agreements are more abundant now. I have given it my all. And now I am very hopeful that the man who succeeds me as president of the United States succeeds in his job." Before APEC leaders' discussions get under way on Saturday, Bush will hold a series of one-on-one talks with other countries starting with a meeting Friday with Chinese President Hu Jintao. Full Article at Miami Herald
    I've worked hard on a lot of fronts ... I think America is more secure now than it was. Democracy is more vibrant in parts of the world that didn't see democracy. Trade is - agreements are more abundant now. I have given it my all. And now I am very hopeful that the man who succeeds me as president of the United States succeeds in his job.
    George W. Bush – George W. Bush SOURCE: Miami Herald 12 months ago
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Bush to promote action plan to deal with crisis
  1. In order to defeat that attitude, I came to Central and South America a lot as president ... More important than trips, though, is policy. ... So in other words, the record speaks about our deep desire to be good neighbors, and to have friends.
    SOURCE: Miami Herald 12 months ago
  2. APEC is an important meeting this time, particularly given the financial situation in the world ... APEC comes right after the economic summit we had here in America. So it means that it has the chance to embrace the principles, but it also has a chance for countries that did not participate in the summ...
    George W. Bush – George W. Bush SOURCE: Miami Herald 12 months ago

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