    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
    [December 8, 2006]
    [Page 2169]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the National Economy
    December 8, 2006

        Today we received a new report that confirms the continued strength
    of the American economy. The November jobs report showed that 132,000
    more Americans found work last month and that job creation in previous
    months was stronger than first estimated, adding 42,000 jobs to the
    numbers released last month. The unemployment rate remained low at 4.5
    percent. This is good news for American workers, and they are also
    seeing good news in their paychecks. As we look forward, our goal is to
    maintain the progrowth policies that have strengthened our economy and
    will stimulate the creation of good jobs and higher wages.