Press Gaggle with Scott McClellan
09/07/2004
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
Failure in Iraq would diminish our Nation's standing, undermine national security, lead to massive humanitarian casualties.
Waiting any longer to send up the legislation would run the risk of Congress adjourning without the agreement ever getting voted on.
Yes, getting ready to shovel -- (laughter) -- dirt.
I'm a believer in free and fair trade, as are you, sir, and our FTA with Singapore was a very positive accomplishment for our two countries.