    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [November 15, 2008]
    [Page 1372]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Arrival at the National Building Museum
    November 15, 2008

    Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy

        Good morning. We had a good dinner last night. I am pleased with the
    progress we're making on--to, one, address the current crisis. I am
    pleased that we're discussing a way forward to make sure that such a
    crisis is unlikely to occur again. And I am pleased that the leaders
    reaffirmed the principles behind open markets and free trade. One of the
    dangers during a crisis such as this is that people will start
    implementing protectionist policies.
        Obviously, you know, this crisis has not ended. There's some
    progress being made, but there's still a lot of more work to be done.
    And so we had a good, frank discussion last night. I look forward to the
    discussions today. And we'll see you after the meetings have ended.
        Thank you.

    Note: The President spoke at 7:53 a.m.