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North American leaders defend free trade

<p>U.S. President George W. Bush, (C), Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (L), and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper pose for photos before the start of the North American Leaders Summit dinner in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing</p>

U.S. President George W. Bush, (C), Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (L), and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper pose for photos before the start of the North American Leaders Summit dinner in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008....more

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<p>President Bush (R) reacts during a bilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie</p>

President Bush (R) reacts during a bilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

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President Bush and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (L) pose after holding a bi-lat meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing

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President Bush and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (L) pose after holding a bi-lat meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing

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<p>President Bush (R) and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands after holding a bi-lat meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing</p>

President Bush (R) and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands after holding a bi-lat meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing

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President Bush (R) and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands after holding a bi-lat meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing

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<p>President Bush listens to a question during a bilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (unseen) at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie</p>

President Bush listens to a question during a bilateral meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (unseen) at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris...more

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<p>Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes part in a bilateral meeting with President Bush (unseen) at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie</p>

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes part in a bilateral meeting with President Bush (unseen) at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

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<p>President Bush (R) shakes hands with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a bilateral meeting at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie</p>

President Bush (R) shakes hands with Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a bilateral meeting at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie

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<p>Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) shakes hands with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon during a bilateral meeting at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Chris Wattie</p>

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) shakes hands with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon during a bilateral meeting at the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada in New Orleans, Louisiana April 21, 2008....more

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<p>President George W. Bush greets supporters after arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana before the start of the North American Leaders Summit between the U.S., Mexico,and Canada, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing</p>

President George W. Bush greets supporters after arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana before the start of the North American Leaders Summit between the U.S., Mexico,and Canada, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry...more

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<p>President George W. Bush (L) and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands at a ceremony honoring the opening of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing</p>

President George W. Bush (L) and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands at a ceremony honoring the opening of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing

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<p>Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) is greeted by school children after arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana, April 21, 2008, before the start of the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. REUTERS/Chris Wattie</p>

Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper (L) is greeted by school children after arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana, April 21, 2008, before the start of the North American Leaders' Summit between the U.S., Mexico...more

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