[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.