[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 26 (Monday, July 2, 2007)]
[Page 862]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the Approval of Robert B. Zoellick as President of the 
World Bank

June 25, 2007

    I welcome the action by the Executive Board of the World Bank to 
unanimously approve Robert Zoellick as President of theWorld Bank. Bob 
Zoellick is a dynamic leader who is deeply committed to the mission of 
the World Bank in helping struggling nations to defeat poverty, grow 
their economies, strengthen transparency and accountability in 
governance, and offer their people the prospect of a better life. The 
United States looks forward to continuing our close partnership with the 
World Bank to achieve these shared goals.