All Moroccans are justifiably proud of the development of democratic institutions in Morocco.

The U.S. views Morocco as an important friend, and we applaud your political and economic reforms that culminated with the recent parliamentary elections that were widely reported to have been conducted in a fair and open manner.

Miracle woman ... Your mouth is wine, and all your tender flesh An easeful meadow for my weariness.

Well, you can, but tell you this, that when you've got an economy that is growing at 4.9% it is the fastest growth over the last 12 months we've seen in 20 years.

As President Bush has said on numerous occasions, it is the government's role to create the conditions, the friendly environment, that will attract capital.

I will continue to stay very focused on the economy.

As you know, I spent 30 years of my life in the private sector.