Big Three Auto Makers 'Impressed' With President Bush's Concern

GW met with the Big Three auto makers. They were aparently impressed with him. Reports AP:

The automakers later told reporters they'd had a good meeting. "The president clearly understands the importance of the business to the United States and the global economy," said Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Alan Mulally.

The auto executives said they pressed their concerns about health care and trade issues, while making clear that the troubled industry does not want a federal bailout.

"We found a lot in common," said Bush, who met with the leaders just hours before he was to leave on a trip to Asia and a meeting in Vietnam with Asia-Pacific economic partners. The message he will give those partners, Bush said, is "just treat us like we treat you. ... Our markets are open for your products and we expect your markets to be open for ours, including our automobiles."