Barack Obama 2009-01-20 1 Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report Concerning a Review of the Performance of Bolivia and Ecuador as Set Forth in the Andean Trade Preference Act June 30, 2009 Dear __________: Pursuant to section 208(b) of the Andean Trade Preference Act, as amended (ATPA) (19 U.S.C. 3206(b)), I am pleased to transmit the attached report. The report sets out my determinations based on a review of the performance of Bolivia and Ecuador with respect to the ATPA's eligibility criteria and a summary of the developments and concerns that exist in four key areas reflecting the criteria set forth in the ATPA. Sincerely, Barack Obama Note: Identical letters were sent to Max S. Baucus, chairman, and Charles E. Grassley, ranking member, Senate Committee on Finance; and Charles B. Rangel, chairman, and David L. Camp, ranking member, House Committee on Ways and Means.