美国总统布什在启程前往欧洲之前，对经济状况和能源价格飞涨表示担忧。布什今天(星期一)在离开白宫时对记者说，美元强劲符合美国利益以及世界经济。
布什还说，他在一周访问期间他将与欧洲各国领导人讨论货币问题。
U.S. President George Bush expressed concern about the economy and soaring energy prices in a brief statement before departing for Europe. Speaking to reporters today (Monday) as he left the White House, Mr. Bush said a strong dollar is in the interest of the United States and the global economy.
He also said he will talk about the U.S. commitment to a strong dollar with European leaders during his week-long trip.