Excerpt From Remarks to the PressSecretary Condoleezza RiceMedellin, Colombia January 24, 2008 View Video
...And we want the United States to continue to be that strong partner. And that's why I'm here to talk about the FTA, to hear those who have concerns, but to say very strongly that whatever the challenges facing Colombia, they are not going to be easier if this FTA does not pass. In fact, they will be harder. And so, I know that Colombia still has work to do. And the Bush Administration's support for the FTA is not because we believe that the Colombian story is perfect or complete, but because we believe that in the context of the growth and economic activity that the free trade agreement will produce, Colombia will be better able to meet its problems and meet its challenges... Released on January 25, 2008 |
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