    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [January 6, 2006]
    [Page 22]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Notice of Intention To
    Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With the Republic of Peru
    January 6, 2006

    Dear Mr. Speaker:  (Dear Mr. President:)
        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 with the
    Republic of Peru.
        The United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement will generate
    export opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and companies, help
    create jobs in the United States, and help American consumers save money
    while offering them more choices. The Agreement will also benefit the
    people of Peru by providing economic opportunity and by strengthening
    democracy.
        Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this notification at
    least 90 days in advance of signing the Agreement. My Administration
    looks forward to working with the Congress in developing appropriate
    legislation to approve and implement this Agreement.
             Sincerely,

                                                              George W. Bush

    Note: Identical letters were sent to J. Dennis Hastert, Speaker of the
    House of Representatives, and Richard B. Cheney, President of the
    Senate. The related notice of January 6 is listed in Appendix D at the
    end of this volume.