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President's Radio Address
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For Immediate Release
November 19, 2005

President's Radio Address


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ÿÿÿÿÿAPEC Summit 2005
ÿÿÿÿÿPresident's Trip to Asia
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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I am currently traveling in Asia on a trip to
Japan, South Korea, China, and Mongolia. I'm visiting with friends and
allies in the region to discuss issues vital to the future of all
Americans.

One important issue for American workers, entrepreneurs, businesses, and
farmers is to access foreign markets for our goods, services, and farm
products. At the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in South Korea,
we have advanced America's case for free and fair trade.

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The leaders of the 20 other Asian-Pacific member economies join the United
States in a strong statement aimed at moving forward the Doha round of
negotiations at the World Trade Organization. By pushing for a successful
conclusion to the trade talks, Asian Pacific leaders are working with us
toward the goal of a freer and fairer global trading system, which will
benefit America and other nations around the world.

I'm also raising the issue of free and fair trade and open markets in my
one-on-one meetings with other leaders. In my discussions with Prime
Minister Koizumi of Japan, I urged him to lift his nation's ban on American
beef. The Prime Minister assured me that we are making good progress on
this issue. Japan's food safety commission has ruled that beef from young
American cattle is safe. I expect that the Japanese government will follow
through on the recommendations of the commission so that America's beef
industry and cattlemen will have access to a market that has been closed to
them for almost two years.

I will also raise important trade issues on Sunday during my meeting in
Beijing with President Hu of China. Access to American markets has played
an important role in China's economic development. And China needs to
provide a level playing field for American farmers and businesses seeking
access to China's market. The United States supported China's membership in
the World Trade Organization because we believe that the cause of free and
fair trade is advanced if China plays by the same global rules as everyone
else.

When I met with President Hu in New York earlier this year, he said that
China would bring more balance to our trade and protect intellectual
property rights. I welcomed those commitments, just as I welcomed China's
announcement in July that it would implement a flexible market-based
exchange system for its currency. These statements are a good beginning,
but China needs to take action to ensure these goals are fully implemented.

The textile agreement our two nations recently reached shows that with hard
work and determination, we can come together to resolve difficult trading
issues. The agreement adds certainty and predictability for businesses in
both America and China. I look forward to frank discussions on Sunday with
President Hu about our need to find solutions to our trade differences with
China.

America is drawn by trade and values and history to be part of Asia's
future. The extraordinary economic growth of the Asia Pacific region has
delivered prosperity to millions of people, and it has created many new
opportunities for American workers, farmers, and businesses. America is a
nation founded on the idea of open exchange. And we know that free and fair
trade benefits all sides.

We also know that American workers can compete with anybody, any time,
anywhere when the rules are fair. By opening new markets, we will create
more good jobs in America. By ensuring fair access for American goods and
services and securing intellectual property rights, we will level the
playing field for our workers, farmers, and businesses. And by working for
free and fair trade, we will help deliver a better life for all Americans
and advance the cause of peace and prosperity in the world.

Thank you for listening.

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