U.S. Relations With the People's Republic of China (2008)

The White House

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 17, 2008

President and Mrs. Bush Attend Presentation of the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals

East Room

Video (Windows)
Presidential Remarks
Audio

1:35 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Congratulations to our recipients. Welcome, the families and friends here at the White House.

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As the Chairman of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities -- and a fellow Texan -- (laughter) -- Adair Margo has rallied support for American cultural institutions -- and has used the arts to strengthen our relationships with nations from Mexico to China.

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2:11 P.M. EST