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George W. Bush: “We need to pass CAFTA to show the world our commitment to free and fair trade.”

On the recordJune 20, 2005
We need to pass CAFTA to show the world our commitment to free and fair trade.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Swearing-In Ceremony for Ben S. Bernanke as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers

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