11/01/2002
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"Our first trade priority is to pass the Central American and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, known as CAFTA."
"I want to thank the Ambassadors who are here, diplomatic corps, Embajadores de Central America, as well as other ambassadors—welcome."
"America is a nation founded on the idea of open exchange, and free and fair trade is a win-win for all sides."
"By transforming our hemisphere into a powerful free trade area, we will promote democratic governance and human rights and the economic liberty for everyone."