[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 29, Number 46 (Monday, November 22, 1993)]
[Pages 2375-2376]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Letter to House Republican Leader on NAFTA

 November 15, 1993

Dear Mr. Leader:

    On more than one occasion I have been asked whether the North 
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) might become a divisive issue in 
the 1994 Congressional elections. Each time I have been asked this 
question I have expressed the hope that this issue would continue to be 
viewed in a spirit of bipartisan cooperation befitting an issue of such 
historical importance.
    Since I have sought the support of all members of the House of 
Representatives for the NAFTA implementing legislation as a matter of 
compelling national interest, I hope to discourage NAFTA opponents from 
using this issue against pro-NAFTA members, regardless of party, in the 
coming election.
    After our shared success later this week, when I will have the 
pleasure of sending thank you letters to at least 218 House members, I 
will reaffirm my position on the inappropriateness of fighting NAFTA 
again in the 1994 election.
    As always, you have my respect and appreciation.
    Sincerely,
                                                  Bill Clinton

Note: This letter, sent to Representative Robert H. Michel, was made 
available by the Office of the Press Secretary on November 16 but was 
not issued as a White House press release.

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