[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9725]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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             TIME TO MOVE FORWARD ON FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS

  (Mr. BUCHANAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BUCHANAN. Mr. Speaker, international competitiveness is critical 
to revitalizing America's economy. That is why it is so imperative that 
we move forward three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and 
South Korea. Passage of these FTAs will not only improve our 
relationship with these countries but will also create new trade and 
jobs for America.
  Make no mistake--creating jobs and growing the economy are the most 
important issue today facing America. The U.S. International Trade 
Commission reported that passage of these free trade agreements could 
create as many as 250,000 American jobs. In Florida, we have 14 
deepwater seaports that generate over $65 billion in economic value to 
the State. These trade agreements will only enhance that figure.
  It is time that we get serious and start competing in the global 
marketplace. That time is right now.

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