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Article: FACT SHEET: PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS LETTER TO SEND U.S.-COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION TO CONGRESS
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- April 7, 2008
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The White House released the following fact sheet:
Today, President Bush signed a letter to send Congress legislation that implements the United States' free trade agreement with Colombia. The U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement will advance America's national security interests in a critical region, strengthen a courageous ally in our hemisphere, and help boost our economy at a vital time. During the 16 months since the Colombia free trade agreement was signed, the Administration has worked closely with Congress to seek a bipartisan path for considering the agreement. President Bush and his Administration have worked with Congressional leaders to set a schedule for the consideration of the ...