    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [November 24, 2002]
    [Pages 2120-2121]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the West Coast Ports Agreement
    November 24, 2002

        ``I am very pleased that labor and management have reached an
    agreement concerning the West Coast ports. This agreement is good for
    workers, good for employers, and it's good for America's economy. I
    congratulate labor and management for

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    working together to successfully resolve their disagreements, and I also
    commend the efforts of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and the Director of the Federal Mediation and
    Conciliation Service, Peter Hurtgen, for
    their tireless efforts in bringing this matter to a successful
    conclusion.''