Bush's final G-8 summit may be harmonious

Some want to see the group itself expanded to include China, India, Brazil and other major economies.

"If we don't take this step, G-8 risks becoming increasingly irrelevant," said Richard Burt, a former U.S. ambassador to Germany. Instead of being able to deal with sensitive economic problems, "you get feel-good declarations," Burt said.

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