    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book I)]
    [June 15, 2004]
    [Pages 1059-1060]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Transmitting a Notice of Intention To Enter Into
    a Free Trade Agreement With Bahrain
    June 15, 2004

    To the Congress of the United States:
        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 intent to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with
    the Government of Bahrain.
        This agreement will create new opportunities for America's workers,
    farmers, businesses, and consumers by eliminating barriers in trade with
    Bahrain. Entering into an FTA with Bahrain will not only strengthen our
    bilateral ties with this important ally, it will also advance my goal of
    a U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area (MEFTA) by 2013.
        Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this notification at
    least 90 days in advance of signing the United States-Bahrain FTA. My
    Administration looks forward to working with the Congress in developing
    appropriate legislation to approve and implement this free trade
    agreement.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     June 15, 2004.

    Note: The notice is listed in Appendix D at the end of this volume.

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