    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [November 30, 2001]
    [Page 1464]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Mexican Motor Carrier Legislation
    November 30, 2001

        The compromise reached by the House and Senate appropriators on
    Mexican trucking is an important victory for safety and free trade. We
    must promote the highest level of safety and security on American
    highways while meeting our commitments to our friends to the South. The
    compromise reached by the conferees will achieve these twin objectives
    by permitting our border to be opened in a timely manner and ensuring
    that all United States safety standards will be applied to every truck
    and bus operating on our highways.