    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [October 17, 2005]
    [Page 1556]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Message to the Congress Giving Notice of Intent To Enter Into a Free
    Trade Agreement With Oman
    October 17, 2005

    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 intention to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with
    the Sultanate of Oman.
        The Agreement will generate export opportunities for U.S. companies,
    farmers, and ranchers, help create jobs in the United States, and help
    American consumers save money while offering them more choices. Entering
    into an FTA with Oman will build on the FTAs that we already have with
    Israel, Jordan, and Morocco, as well as the FTA that we have concluded
    with Bahrain, and will be an important step on the path to fulfilling my
    vision of developing economic growth and democracy in the Middle East
    and creating 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 FTA. My Administration looks
    forward to working with the Congress in developing appropriate
    legislation to approve and implement this Agreement.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     October 17, 2005.

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