President Arroyo Meets with President Bush
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s trip to the U.S. continued today with a meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush.
In their joint press appearance, PGMA addressed our countrymen in Tagalog. Her short speech is translated, as follows:
Fellow countrymen, America is a strong ally in supporting our efforts to strengthen our economy and reinforce our democracy. The Philippines and the United States have a strong relationship, and we are here today to discuss important bilateral issues with President Bush, members of his administration, and congressional leaders. As President Bush mentioned, we will focus our discussions, now more than ever, on food shortages, defense cooperation, and economic aid. Together with our friends, such as America, let us join forces and move our country forward towards the company of first world developed nations over the next 20 years.
Long live the Philippines, and long live the friendship between the Philippines and the United States.
And President Bush replied: I couldn’t have said it better myself. 
via The White House (with the complete transcript of the short press meeting).
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Sorry I just have one short comment… President Arroyo kept looking at her notes… why?
I just hope that aids could reach the common peoples in need!