    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [September 24, 2001]
    [Pages 1155-1156]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Congressional Action on the United States-Jordan
    Free Trade Agreement
    September 24, 2001

        I commend the Congress for advancing trade and relations with
    Jordan, a valued friend and partner. The U.S.-Jordan Free Trade
    Agreement will promote peace and security in the region, while creating
    jobs and new investment opportunities in both countries. The agreement
    demonstrates Jordan's strong commitment to economic reform and sends a
    strong signal to Jordan, as well as other countries in the region, that
    support for peace and economic reform yields concrete benefits. I look
    forward to signing this important legislation.

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    Note: The related proclamation of December 7 to implement the agreement
    is listed in Appendix D at the end of this volume.