Bush concerned about message to West Asia over ports

WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) President George W Bush said today he was concerned about the message being sent to West Asia allies by the collapse of efforts by a Dubai company to manage major US ports.

Speaking to a newspaper group a day after the ports deal fell apart under withering attack from the US Congress, Bush also pledged to work with members of Congress on how to improve the process that led his administration to approve the transaction.

''I'm concerned about a broader message this issue could send to our friends and allies around the world, particularly in the West Asia,'' Bush said.

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