For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 15, 2004
Message to the Congress of the United States
TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:
Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 2002,
(Public Law 107-210; the "Trade Act"), I am pleased to notify the
Congress of my intent to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with
the Government of Bahrain.
This agreement will create new opportunities for America's workers,
farmers, businesses, and consumers by eliminating barriers in trade
with Bahrain. Entering into an FTA with Bahrain will not only
strengthen our bilateral ties with this important ally, it will also
advance my goal of a U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area (MEFTA) by 2013.
Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this notification at
least 90 days in advance of signing the United States-Bahrain FTA. My
Administration looks forward to working with the Congress in developing
appropriate legis-lation to approve and implement this free trade
agreement.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 15, 2004.
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