Freedom is the birthright and deep desire of every human soul, and
spreading freedom's blessings is the calling of our time.

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N. This resolution demands that Lebanon's sovereignty be
respected, that all foreign forces be withdrawn, and that free and fair
elections be conducted without foreign influence.S.

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); Coface, a subsidiary of
Natexis Banques Populaires and the Banque Populaire Group; Commercial
International Bank, Egypt; Export and Finance Bank, Jordan; Euler Hermes,
Germany; IBEX-Bank; Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd.
With the cooperation of the G-8 export credit agencies, the Conference
addresses key trade, economic development , investment and finance issues in
the Broader Middle East and North Africa region, which encompasses
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Morocco, Oman, Pakistan , West Bank and Gaza, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia,
Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. The commitment shown by the
convergence of these leaders in Amman demonstrates their commitment to the
region and will result in real transactions and real economic growth," Merrill
said.
The program will focus on a broad range of trade-related investment and
finance programs and services , as well as sectors including agriculture,
information technology, Islamic finance, oil and gas, intellectual property
and competition policy, telecommunications, transportation, and water.

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Syria has been an occupying force in
Lebanon for nearly three decades, and Syria's support for terrorism remains a
key obstacle to peace in the broader Middle East.
Today, America and Europe are standing together with the Lebanese people. Only by ending terrorism can we achieve our common goal of two
democratic states, Israel and Palestine, living side-by-side in peace and
freedom. But America, Europe and our Arab partners must all continue
the hard work of defeating terrorism and supporting democratic reforms.
"The benefits of this conference will last well beyond the three days of
events," said Ex-Im Bank Chairman Philip Merrill. Department of State.

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In the short time since I returned from my
trip to Europe, the world has witnessed remarkable developments in the Middle
East.
Attending and participating in presentations at the Conference are
ministerial-level officials from a number of nations, including Afghanistan,
Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco , Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority,
Qatar, and Yemen.

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Such action is
critical, because that attack is a reminder that there are still groups and
individuals who will kill to prevent peace in the Middle East. AMMAN, JORDAN, There's an ambitious and unique
agenda planned for next week 's Broader Middle East and North Africa Trade and
Investment Finance Conference in Amman, Jordan, May 17-19, 2005.

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A
Syrian withdrawal of all its military and intelligence personnel would help
ensure that the Lebanese elections occur as scheduled in the spring, and that
they will be free and fair . And when freedom
and democracy take root in the Middle East, America and the world will be
safer and more peaceful.

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Citigroup; and Zurich Emerging Markets Solutions.

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Private sector financial industry firms represented on the Conference
program include Arab Banking Corporation (B.

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Security Council
Resolution 1559. The world is now speaking
with one voice to ensure that democracy and freedom are given a chance to
flourish in Lebanon .
President Abbas made his remarks in London during an international meeting
of world and Arab leaders, hosted by Prime Minister Blair.

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In Lebanon, tens of thousands of people took to the streets in peaceful
protest over the brutal assassination of former Prime Minister Hariri.
Today, people in a long-troubled part of the world are standing up for
their freedom. In the last five months , we have witnessed successful elections
in Afghanistan, the Palestinian Territory and Iraq; peaceful demonstrations on
the streets of Beirut; and steps toward democratic reform in Egypt and Saudi
Arabia .
For the United States, the Conference is sponsored by the Export-Import
Bank of the United States, together with the Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, the U. Trade and Development Agency , the Foreign Commercial
Service of the U.S.

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The leaders
attending this meeting expressed their support for the Palestinians' efforts
to reform their political institutions, their economy, and their security
services. Department of Commerce, and the U.

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The trend is clear: In the Middle East and throughout the world,
freedom is on the march.

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The
Governments of Jordan and the United States will host the Conference --- and
if the number of senior officials attending is a measure of potential success,
the Conference is already off to an impressive start.S.
The conference will provide a unique opportunity for governments,
companies, and financial institutions of the Broader Middle East and North
Africa region to discuss key economic reform issues and to interact with major
G -8 sources of public and private finance and multinational companies.

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And the first reform must be the dismantling of terrorist
organizations.

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At the same time, the Lebanese people were demonstrating against terrorism
in Beirut, the elected leader of the Palestinian people, President Abbas,
declared that his government is committed to chasing down and punishing those
responsible for last weekend 's terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. "The interactions among
prominent government officials from the 27 governments and private sector
executives will serve as a catalyst for economic reform and development in the
Broader Middle East and North Africa region.

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Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation

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The road ahead will not be easy, and progress will
sometimes be slow.
The list of attendees includes ministers, corporate CEOs and presidents of
financial institutions from throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Europe,
North America and Asia.S.

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WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of the
radio address by President Bush to the nation:

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning.
Corporate participants on panels include senior representatives of
companies such as telecommunications companies Alcatel, Siemens, and New
Generations; Qatar Petroleum; agricultural and construction equipment maker
Case New Holland; engineering companies SNC Lavalin, JGC Corporation and Black
and Veatch; aerospace manufacturers Boeing and Rolls Royce, as well as Royal
Air Maroc and Royal Jordanian Airlines .C.
Anticipated size of the conference is between 300-400 people.
It complements the World Economic Forum meetings being held in Jordan on
May 20, 21 and 22.

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For
years, the Lebanese people have suffered from the aftermath of a horrific
civil war and occupation by Syria.
The United States and France worked closely to pass U.
The conference builds upon the commitments to economic reform made by the
leaders of the G-8 and the Broader Middle East and North Africa region at the
June 2004 Sea Island Summit and the subsequent December 2004 Forum for the
Future meetings held in Morocco .

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Lebanese citizens who have watched free
elections in Iraq are now demanding the right to decide their own destiny,
free of Syrian control and domination.
Thank you for listening.

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French President Chirac, British Prime Minister Blair, and German
Chancellor Schroder have all called on Syria to withdraw from Lebanon.

Senior Government Corporate and Financial Leaders to Gather Next Week in Amman Jordan for Major Regional Trade and Investment Finance Conference

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The Conference will be among the largest gatherings of government
officials, trade and development agency representatives, and the private
sector ever conducted in the Near East region.
Also participating in the conference are senior officials of the G-8
export credit and investment finance agencies of the world's major industrial
democracies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the United
Kingdom, and the United States, as well as international organizations
including the Islamic Development Bank Group; Islamic Corporation for
Insurance of Investments and Export Credit; World Bank Group; the Berne Union;
and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.