08/16/2002
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"We reaffirmed our commitment to enhancing economic growth, prosperity, security, and the quality of life for all citizens in the Asia-Pacific community."
"Asia has been a very important area for us and an area in which I think we leave the relationships in a much, much stronger position than we found them."
"APEC is a very special organization and I actually think it has evolved and gotten stronger over the years."
"We affirmed that concluding the Doha negotiations will be key to addressing high food prices."