For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 25, 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 the Dominican Republic.
This agreement will create new opportunities for America's workers,
farmers, businesses, and consumers by eliminating barriers to trade
with the Dominican Republic, the largest economy in the Caribbean
Basin. At the same time, it will help bring to the Dominican Republic
expanded economic freedom and opportunity, and it will provide an
opportunity for regional stability, democracy, and economic development
through closer ties of commerce, investment, and friendship.
Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this notification at
least 90 days in advance of entering into an agreement with the
Dominican Republic. My Administration looks forward to working with
the Congress in developing appropriate legislation to approve and
implement this free trade agreement.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 24, 2004.
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