President Bush Urges Passage of U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

During his remarks to the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on March 12, President Bush urged Congress to pass trade agreements, particularly the U.S. Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), that advance the economic and national security interests of the United States and show the Colombian people that democracy and free enterprise lead to a better life. The President stated that, as Congress moves forward the Colombian TPA and other free trade agreements, the United States “…will continue to press for an ambitious, successful Doha Round at the WTO.” Mr. Bush noted, however, that the United States “…[is] not going to make unilateral concessions,” as it desires “meaningful contributions” by all WTO members.

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View fact sheet on Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement