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Second Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Led by Gutierrez Sees Real Economic Progress and Change in Colombia

Medellin, Colombia (Oct. 14)—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today concluded his second bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation visit to Colombia in recent weeks, to see the very significant progress that the country has made toward increased economic prosperity, strong democratic governance, and the protection of human rights. The delegation is pictured with Colombian children during a stop to Bojayá, on Saturday, October 13. (More)

Gutierrez at podium in Bogota.

Administration Committed to Secure and Prosperous Colombia, Says Gutierrez

Bogota, Colombia (Oct. 12)—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez addressed members of the Bogota business community, highlighting the economic and political stability that would come with a free trade agreement with the United States. The Secretary is in Colombia hosting his second Congressional delegation in a month to show members of Congress first hand the tremendous turnaround that has occurred in Colombia in recent years. (Remarks)

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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)

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October 15, 2007
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