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McCain welcomes planned global financial summit

GREEN, Ohio.
Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:10pm EDT
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) speaks during a campaign rally at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire October 22, 2008. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

GREEN, Ohio. (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Wednesday welcomed plans by President George W. Bush to host a global financial summit on November 15, the Arizona senator's spokeswoman said.

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"John McCain is pleased to see world leaders drawing together in this time of global economic crisis," Jill Hazelbaker said.

"This summit offers an opportunity to share information, examine ideas, and compare plans for responses to the financial stresses. It is an important opportunity to take urgent steps to recovery and prevention of similar crises in the future."

(Reporting by Jeff Mason, Editing by Sandra Maler)
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