I think there is nothing more important that the administration can do right now than to show its support to our allies in Latin America.

In my view, this is a slap in the face to the Colombian people.

And I think you have a United States Congress who is begging for you, State Department and the President to send the Free Trade Agreements to the Congress so we can pass them, show our support not only for American workers, but also for…

I am planning on introducing legislation to withhold funds from the OAS until at such time the OAS can ensure that it actually is fighting for freedom and democracy in Latin America instead of supporting states like Venezuela and Hugo…

If we want to show that there is value in being a friend to the United States and an ally, then the MCC compact with Honduras needs to move forward immediately.

If we want to show the people of Latin America that we support them and that there is value in being a friend to America, then the Free Trade Agreements must be sent to the Congress immediately for passage.

I don't know how, and maybe you can answer this question, how can we deny Honduras a compact with the MCC but then allow the money to keep flowing to Nicaragua?

I think the main problem I am having is we appear to be supporting our enemies and kind of turning our back on our allies.

President Clinton's ultimatum to Israel regarding proposals to withdrawal from the West Bank to secure the peace process is wrong and should be abandoned