[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 119, 109th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 7900--MAY 12, 2005

[[Page 3748]]
119 STAT. 3748

Proclamation 7900 of May 12, 2005
World Trade Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Free and fair trade creates jobs, raises living standards, and lowers
prices for families throughout America. It also strengthens our
relationships with other countries, helping us to forge new partnerships
based on a commitment to generate new prosperity and a better way of
life for people in America and throughout the world. This year, as we
mark the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Organization, World Trade
Week provides an opportunity to recognize the many benefits of free and
fair trade in strengthening economies and improving lives.
Because 95 percent of the world's population resides outside of our
borders, trade creates opportunities for American farmers, small
businesses, and manufacturers to sell their products to consumers across
the world. Trade also raises up the world's poor, bringing hope to those
in despair.
Millions of American jobs depend on exports, and my Administration is
committed to opening markets around the world for American products.
Since 2001, we have completed free trade agreements with 12 nations,
representing a combined market of 124 million consumers for American
products, goods, and services. These agreements will create millions of
new consumers for America's farmers, manufacturers, and small business
owners, and deepen our friendships with countries in other parts of the
world.
As we open up new markets to trade, we must always ensure that American
workers are treated fairly. Our workers can compete with anyone,
anywhere, so long as the rules are fair. My Administration will continue
to enforce trade agreements and insist upon a level playing field for
America's workers.
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 15 through May 21,
2005, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this
week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate
the benefits of trade to our Nation and the global economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH