01/09/2002
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"This bold declaration of hope by the World Trade Organization (WTO) has the potential to expand prosperity and development throughout the world and revitalize the global economy."
"I also commend the historic decision to welcome into the WTO the People's Republic of China and Taiwan."
"I commend the decision by the world's trading nations meeting in Qatar to launch a new round of global trade negotiations."
"It also sends a powerful signal that the world's trading nations support peaceful and open exchange and reject the forces of fear and protectionism."