    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [May 25, 2006]
    [Page 1016]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the National Economy
    May 25, 2006

        America's economy is on the fast track. Today's revised report by
    the Commerce Department indicates our economy grew at 5.3 percent for
    the first quarter of this year. That is the fastest growth in 2\1/2\
    years and another clear sign that our economy is powerful, productive,
    and prosperous. I commend America's workers, small-business owners, and
    innovators for contributing to this strong economic growth. I will
    continue to work to pursue progrowth policies, make the tax cuts
    permanent, and restrain Government spending so that opportunity reaches
    every American neighborhood and every American family.