NEW YORK, N.Y. -- President Bush addressed the UN General Assembly Tuesday for the last time in his presidency, addressing the threat of terrorists, democracy, and financial concerns around the world.
Bush reassured world leaders during his speech by saying the U.S. is acting decisively to contain the financial crisis.
He urged world powers to open up free trade.
"One of the most powerful engines of development and prosperity is trade and investment, to create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and to help people rise out of poverty and reenforce fundamental values like transparency and rule of law," said Bush.
President Bush addressed the UN General Assembly Tuesday for the last time in his presidency, addressing the threat of terrorists, democracy, and financial concerns around the world.
The president remains confident that Congress will quickly pass the $700 billion financial bailout to stabilize the U.S. economy.
Bush also met with Pakistan's new president Tuesday. He's hoping to quell fighting between the U.S. and Pakistan after fierce attacks by both sides.
The meeting is said to be a showing of solidarity against extremists.
It comes just days after a truck bombing at a Marriott hotel in Islamabad.
Recent U.S. strikes against Pakistan military holdouts have created anti-American sentiment around the region.