Bush Urges Congress to Pass Latin FTAs “As Soon as Possible”

Miami (Oct. 12)—President George W. Bush called on Congress to pass pending free trade agreements with Peru, Colombia and Panama, saying: “These agreements will level the playing fields for businesses, workers, and farmers here in the United States. These agreements will help our friends in neighborhoods and help them lift them out of poverty. These agreements will counter the false populism promoted by some nations in the hemisphere. These agreements will strengthen the forces of freedom and democracy throughout the Americas.” (Transcript) (Fact Sheet)