[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8022--MAY 19, 2006
Proclamation 8022 of May 19, 2006
World Trade Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Free and fair trade is a powerful engine for growth and job creation in
the United States and in countries throughout the world. World Trade
Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of trade for people
everywhere.
America is a great force for prosperity, and our country's economic and
national security interests are advanced through strong economic ties

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with our friends and allies. Since 2001, my Administration has concluded
or implemented free trade agreements with 15 countries. We are working
toward agreements with 11 additional countries, and we will continue to
pursue further opportunities.
Last August, I was pleased to sign legislation implementing the
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement
(CAFTA-DR). CAFTA-DR will reduce tariffs on American goods and expand
export opportunities for American businesses. When the rules are fair,
American people and businesses can compete with anyone in the world.
CAFTA-DR will also advance our commitment to democracy and prosperity
for our neighbors.
Studies have shown that the elimination of global trade barriers could
help lift hundreds of millions of the world's poor out of poverty and
boost economic growth around the world. An important opportunity to
deliver the full benefits of trade to people around the world is the
Doha Round of trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization. An
ambitious Doha agreement could bring benefits to all nations, especially
the developing world, and my Administration is working for a successful
conclusion to these negotiations.
During World Trade Week and throughout the year, the United States
remains committed to increasing free and fair trade and to improving the
standard of living for our citizens. By working with our friends and
allies, we will continue to help build a world that lives in liberty,
trades in freedom, and grows in prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27,
2006, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this
week with appropriate events, trade shows, and educational programs that
celebrate the benefits of trade to our Nation and people around the
world.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH