    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
    [May 10, 2007]
    [Pages 562-563]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Free Trade Agreements With Peru, Colombia, Panama, and
    South Korea
    May 10, 2007

        I am pleased that my administration and congressional leaders have
    concluded a bipartisan agreement that provides a clear path for
    advancing our proposed free trade agreements with Peru, Colombia,
    Panama, and South Korea. Expanding opportunities for the sale of
    American goods and services is crucial to continued growth and job
    creation here in America. While these agreements will move forward
    independently, my administration is committed to working with Members of
    Congress and with the governments of our free trade agreement partners
    to secure the approval of each agreement. I also look forward to working
    with the Congress to extend trade promotion authority to negotiate
    agreements that open markets and generate new economic opportunities.

    Note: The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language
    version of this statement.

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