The President's News Conference
02/27/2008
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
Our nations share a faith in liberty, a willingness to defend it, and a confidence that freedom will define the future for our region.
Government intervention is not only warranted, it is essential.
My sincere hope is that the United States Congress will pass the Colombia free trade agreement as soon as possible.
It is not too late for Congress to approve free trade agreements with strong allies like Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.