U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Secretary Paulson issued a statement Wednesday on an Executive Order signed by President Bush that will strengthen the process of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and will ensure that all appropriate federal agencies rigorously review potential foreign investments with national security implications. In his statement, Secretary Paulson noted that the Executive Order makes clear that America remains open to investment, consistent with the protection of our national security.

• Paulson Statement on Executive Order
• Text of Executive Order
• Statement by the President