[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 43, Number 27 (Monday, July 9, 2007)]
[Pages 896-897]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement

June 30, 2007

    I am pleased that United States Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab 
and Republic of Korea Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong today signed the 
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. This agreement will generate 
export opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and 
service suppliers, promote economic growth and the creation of better 
paying jobs in the United States, and help American consumers save money 
while offering them greater choices. The agreement will also further 
enhance the

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strong United States-Korea partnership, which has served as a force for 
stability and prosperity in Asia. I call on Congress to ratify this 
landmark agreement, to the considerable benefit of the American people.