01/11/2004
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"I have notified the Congress of my intention to enter into a free trade agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco."
"Entering into an FTA with Morocco will not only strengthen our bilateral ties with this important ally, it will also advance my goal of a Middle East free trade area (MEFTA) within a decade."
"I congratulate the Iraqi Governing Council and the Iraqi people on completing the Transitional Administrative Law for Iraq."
"Boldness is always criticized; change is always suspect."