President Hosts Economic Forum: Remarks by the President at the Economic Forum Plenary Session

The White House ^ | 13 August 2002 | President Bush

[deport]

Full Summit with breakout and hot links.....

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	President George W. Bush makes a statement on how to improve the economy at the plenary session of the President's Economic Forum held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas on Tuesday August 13, 2002. Small Investor and Retirement Security Session Economic Recovery and Job Creation Session Corporate Responsibility Session Healthcare Security Session Plenary Session Press Briefing by OMB Director Mitch Daniels Press Briefing by Secretary of Treasury Paul O'Neill and Secretary of Commerce Don Evans Press Briefing by Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman and USTR Ambassador Robert Zoellick Policy in Focus: Economy Early Sessions

On August 13, the President hosted the President's Economic Forum at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

The meeting brought together government policy makers, small investors, small business owners, industry experts, teachers, workers, business ethicists, union members, corporate executives, economists, business students, academics, researchers and others to discuss the fundamentals of the economy and the President's agenda to increase economic growth for the future.

The President's Economic Forum featured breakout and discussion sessions on key economic issues. Each session involved approximately 30 participants with diverse points of view, panels and was chaired by a senior government official, and each panel included guest speakers with special expertise in the panel's subject matter.

The President believes that economic freedom is the foundation for individual success and prosperity. Because of the resiliency and determination of the American people, our Nation is on track for sustained economic growth. However, the President will not be satisfied until every American who wants a job can find a job, and all Americans have economic security. The President's economic agenda invests in people by creating jobs, expanding opportunities to save and invest, providing a good education, and helping each American own part of the American dream.

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The President's Economic Forum brought together people from all walks of life to discuss the fundamentals of the economy and the President's agenda to increase economic growth for the future.

This panel discussed the best ways to sustain economic recovery, promote long-term growth and create new jobs. It was chaired by Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill.

This panel discussed the President’s agenda to usher in a new era of corporate responsibility. It was chaired by Commerce Secretary Don Evans.

This panel discussed rising health care costs and new approaches to make high-quality health care affordable for all Americans. HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson chaired the panel.

This panel discussed ways to protect pensions, help Americans protect and grow their retirement savings, and protect Social Security for seniors.

[Satadru]

I don't think we have to go so far down to his kids becoming President. If he wins in 04, there will be more misery for all of us.

[CyberAnt]

Excuse me ... are you saying that if Bush is elected in 04, we're in for more misery??

You have to be kidding??

You didn't consider the last 8 years (the Clinton regime), to be the most horrible since the founding of our country??

Would you rather have Hillary in 04, or how about Gore?? I suppose you think they would do a much better job. If you think that - bless your darlin' heart, and don't bother answering.

[Satadru]

I would rather have a Libertarian or a conservative Republican. I cannot survive four more years of compassionatism. I like to call it "killing me softly."

[LanaTurnerOverdrive]

Yet ANOTHER Karl Rove orchestrated political dog and pony show worth virtually nothing. Thanks, Karl....the Democrats owe you one.

[LanaTurnerOverdrive]

LanaTurnerOverdrive signed up on 2002-07-02

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks for posting that! Much appreciated!

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks for bumping the thread!

[PhiKapMom]

Glad you said that about Fox and their number! I know your feeling!

[PhiKapMom]

He followed through on the excess spending in the Homeland Security Bill with a veto too!

[Mortimer Snavely]

"Would you rather have Hillary in 04?"

By refusing to confront and repudiate the basic Left wing concepts which define public debate, by, in many cases, promoting the Left wing agenda, and by being affable instead of curmudgeonly, Bush is ensuring an eventual successful Hillary campaign for the White House.

[CyberAnt]

Well ... good luck with that wish ...