For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 2, 2001
Remarks by the President in Photo Opportunity with Congressional Trade Leaders
Cabinet Room
4:19 P.M. EDT
THE
PRESIDENT: It's my honor to host a discussion on trade and
its advantages to our country. I want to thank the leaders
of the House and the Senate in both parties for being
here. We've got a lot of work to do in order to get trade
promotion authority, but I'm confident that we can work together to do
so. It's in our nation's best interest that we trade. It's
in the interest of those who provide jobs. It's in the
interest of our farmers and ranchers. It's in the interest
of small business owners. And as I was reminded, it's in the interest
of those of us who care about our values as to how to spread our values
around the world.
This is an
issue that is going to require close cooperation between members of the
Republican Party and the Democrat Party. But that's
achievable because trade is an American issue. And it's an
important American issue.
So I look
forward to working with the members. I'm honored you all are
here. Thank you for coming. And Ambassador
Zoellick, who is the Trade Representative, is working hard on the
Hill. And when you all get back from recess we'll be working
with you to see if we can advance the cause. Thanks for
coming.
Q Any
progress on the Chinese, Mr. President?
THE
PRESIDENT: Nothing more to report.
Q Is
it safe to assume boarded the plane?
THE
PRESIDENT: Nothing more to report. Gregory, give
it a rest, will you? (Laughter.)
END 4:21
P.M. EDT
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