U.S. President George W. Bush speaks with President Lugo of Paraguay in the Oval Office

Description:
President George W. Bush speaks with President Lugo of Paraguay in the Oval Office. Bush says the United States wants to help improve the education and health care systems of Paraguay. Lugo thanks President Bush for the meeting, reinforcing Paraguay's "historic relationship with the United States." He goes on to describe the "profoundly hurt" his nation feels due to poverty, the exodus of young citizens, and the lack of education. Lugo ends by saying, "our dream is that Paraguay be known not for its corruption, but for its transparency and for its dignity as a people and as a country."
Date Issued:
2008-10-28T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Place:
Paraguay, Paraguay, United States, Paraguay, Paraguay, and United States
Subject Topic:
Educational assistance, American, Medical assistance, American, Foreign relations, and Foreign relations
Language:
English
Rights:
No Copyright
URL:
https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5s17ss78