WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - The White House on Wednesday said it continued to support World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, despite calls for his resignation from the European Parliament.

Asked for a response to EU lawmakers' call for Wolfowitz to step down, White House spokesman Tony Fratto said: "We continue to support President Wolfowitz.

"The World Bank board is engaged in a process and we understand that the process is continuing and we expect its assessment will include a thorough and respectful review of all of the relevant facts."

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