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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
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New York, May 10—The CEO of Deloitte and chairman of the United States Council for International Business, William G. Parrett, applauded President Bush's reaffirmation today of an open-door policy toward foreign investment in the United States and his encouragement that other nations follow this approach. President Bush today issued a ringing endorsement of open markets worldwide, urging other nations “to join us in supporting an open investment policy and protecting international investments.”

Read the full USCIB press release to learn more.

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The United States Council for International Business promotes an open system of global commerce in which business can flourish and contribute to economic growth, human welfare and protection of the environment.  Its membership includes more than 300 leading U.S. companies, professional services firms and associations whose combined annual revenues exceed $3.5 trillion.  As the American affiliate of several leading global business groups, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade.  More information is available at www.uscib.org.

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