    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book II)]
    [July 29, 2008]
    [Pages 1059-1060]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks on Signing the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-
    Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008 and the Renewal of Import Restrictions
    Contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
    July 29, 2008

        Laura and I are welcome--are pleased to
    welcome members of the Lantos family. Mrs. Lantos, thanks for joining us; andMembers of Congress who
    care deeply about democracy in Burma. I'm going to

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    sign a piece of legislation and a joint resolution that will continue
    some sanctions, impose new sanctions, and extend import restrictions on
    the Burmese regime. Our message is, the United States believes in
    democracy and freedom.

        Not only will I sign the joint resolution, I'm also looking forward
    to signing the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008.
        Thank you all for joining us. Thank you for your caring.

    Note: The President spoke at 10:30 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White
    House. In his remarks, he referred to Annette Lantos, widow of Rep.
    Thomas P. Lantos, who died on February 11. H.R. 3890, approved July 29,
    was assigned Public Law No. 110-286; H.J. Res. 93, also approved July
    29, was assigned Public Law No. 110-287.