[House Document 110-22]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



                                     

110th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 110-22

 
NOTIFICATION TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF 
                                 PANAMA

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                                MESSAGE

                                  from

                   THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

                              transmitting

   NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE 
  REPUBLIC OF PANAMA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2105(a)(1)(A) OF THE 
 TRADE ACT OF 2002 (PUB. L. 107-210), PURSUANT TO 19 U.S.C. 2112(e)(1)




   March 30, 2007.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the 
         Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
                                           The White House,
                                        Washington, March 30, 2007.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Madam Speaker: 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 intention to 
enter into a free trade agreement with the Republic of Panama.
    The United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (the 
``Agreement'') will generate export opportunities for U.S. 
farmers, ranchers, and companies, help create jobs in the 
United States, and help American consumers save money while 
offering them more choices. The Agreement will also benefit the 
people of Panama by providing economic opportunity and by 
strengthening democracy.
    Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this 
notification at least 90 days in advance of signing the 
Agreement. My Administration looks forward to working with the 
Congress in developing appropriate legislation to approve and 
implement this Agreement.

            Sincerely,
                                                    George W. Bush.

                                  
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