06/01/2003
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"Asia is also important to America because our nations face common challenges, like energy and disease, that transcend borders."
"We talked a lot of issues."
"As long as the playing field is level, America's farmers, small businesses, and workers can compete with anyone."
"America will remain engaged in Asia because our interests depend on the expansion of freedom and opportunity in this vital part of the world."