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 You are in: Under Secretary for Political Affairs > Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs > Releases > Remarks, Testimony > 2007 > January-March 2007 

President Bush Visits Labradores Mayas

President George W. Bush
Iximché, Guatemala
March 12, 2007

Released by the White House Office of the Press Secretary

10:43 A.M. (Local)

THE PRESIDENT: (In progress) Mrs. Bush and I have been looking forward to meeting you, because you represent people who dream, people who work hard, and people who make wonderful products.

President George W. Bush lends a hand loading crates of lettuce Monday, March 12, 2007, during a visit to the Labradores Mayas Packing Station in Chirijuyu, Guatemala. White House photo by Paul MorseAnd there's two things I want to share: one, that USAID, which is funded through the generosity of the American people, is helping people like you all throughout the region to realize your dreams. Because we believe in the dignity of every person. We want people to realize their God-given potential. You have proven that if given a chance, you and hundreds of others can succeed, and that's what we want.

 Secondly, free trade is important for a lot of people. It's important for our country, it's a gateway. It creates jobs in America just like it creates jobs here. And so we thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We loved being with your families.

Gracias. Que Dios les bendiga. President George W. Bush meets with an employee Monday, March 12, 2007, at the Labradores Mayas Packing Station in Chirijuyu, Guatemala. The President and Mrs. Laura Bush are on the fourth leg of a five-country trip through Central and South America. They are scheduled to arrive in Mexico later in the day. White House photo by Paul Morse

END 10:45 A.M. (Local)



Released on March 12, 2007

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