[House Document 110-23]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



                                     

110th Congress, 1st Session - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 110-23

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

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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 KOREA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2105(a)(1)(A) OF THE 
 TRADE ACT OF 2002 (PUB. L. 107-210), RECEIVED APRIL 1, 2007, PURSUANT 
                        TO 19 U.S.C. 2112(e)(1)




   April 16, 2007.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the 
         Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed
                                           The White House,
                                         Washington, April 1, 2007.
Hon. Nancy Pelosi,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Madam Speaker: Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) 
of the 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 Korea.
     The United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (the 
``Agreement'') will generate export opportunities for U.S. 
farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and service suppliers, 
promote economic growth and the creation of better paying jobs 
in the United States, and help American consumers save money 
while offering them greater choices. The Agreement will also 
further enhance the strong United States-Korea partnership, 
which has served as a force for stability and prosperity in 
Asia.
    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.