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Bush wants China in the western hemisphere.

Q: President Bush, good afternoon. China has a very close rapprochement with Latin America, a lot of investment in this region. And in your second presidency, are you going to do anything so you don't lose your influence in this region? And second, many business people are worried if you're going to be doing anything about the fiscal deficit in your country during your second term.

PRESIDENT BUSH: First, China is a growing country. Today we heard from Hu Jintao about the phenomenal growth rates that he expects for his economy, and that's positive. I think it's helpful for there to be universal prosperity. China represents great opportunities for Chile and the United States. And we look forward to working with China. We've got a lot of trade with China and we want to continue to have good trading relations with China.

We got a lot of trade in the hemisphere. We got a free trade agreement with Chile. NAFTA is a strong driver for prosperity in our own neighborhood, and we'll continue to advance free trade throughout this hemisphere. I, frankly, don't view trade -- China's actions and the actions of the United States as zero sum. I view it as a positive development.

Bush Lauds Chile's Contributions as Hemispheric Partner
November 21, 2004
http://usinfo.state.gov/wh/Archive/2004/Nov/22-552349.html

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