[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[House]
[Pages 24750-24751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  AN OPPORTUNITY FOR APEC AND AMERICA

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, next week, President 
Bush will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum in Pusan, 
Korea, with representatives from 21 other member governments. His 
attendance at this forum will highlight

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the significance of the APEC region, which now accounts for nearly 40 
percent of the world's population, over half of world trade, 
approximately 60 percent of the world's gross domestic product and 
creates millions of American jobs.
  By discussing his efforts to maintain a robust trade, security and 
global health agenda, President Bush will strengthen our valuable 
partnership with APEC countries.
  As co-chair of the Mongolia Caucus, I am particularly proud that 
President Bush will be the first American President ever to visit the 
800-year-old nation of Mongolia, a true ally in the global war on 
terrorism. Mongolia has troops courageously serving in Iraq and 
Afghanistan. The President's visit will be a fitting way to express our 
sincere appreciation for Mongolia's partnership for freedom.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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