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On the recordNovember 17, 2009
I am a strong believer that both countries can benefit from expanding our trade ties and so I have told President Lee and his team that I am committed to seeing the two countries work together to move this agreement forward.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama expresses commitment to advancing the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement.

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