George W. Bush

I'm disappointed with the progress made to date there and would urge the military leadership there to open up and respond to the will of the people.

For the last 16 months, we've worked with congressional leaders to set a schedule for the consideration of the Colombian free trade agreement.

Yes, getting ready to shovel -- (laughter) -- dirt.

The need for this agreement is too urgent – the stakes for our national security are too high – to allow this year to end without a vote.

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.

I come away with a better understanding of a lot of issues, particularly in your part of the world.

I appreciate your firm stance against extremists and radicals who use the tactics of murder and intimidation to advance their ideologies.

It is my hope that the Senate will take early action on this matter and give its advice and consent to ratification.

I started off the meeting by telling them I was a Governor once.

One of the things that really matters in democracy is that local governance is strong and good and honest.

I think it's going to be very important for our fellow citizens to meet these good men and to understand the problems they face.

It makes sense for Americans' goods and services to be treated just like Colombia's goods and services are treated.

The result is an Agreement that all of us can be proud of.

My Administration looks forward to continuing to work with the Congress on a bipartisan path forward to secure approval of this legislation.

What is the model for Members of Congress to follow as they move forward with this agreement?

The economic effects of expanding trade in goods and services are overwhelmingly positive.

I am pleased to transmit legislation and supporting documents to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

This agreement will advance America's national security interests in a critical region.

We have reiterated our intention to carry out strategic offensive reductions to the lowest possible level consistent with our national security requirements and alliance commitments.

Terrorism represents a grave danger to global security and stability, rule of law, human rights, and democratic values.

We must move beyond past strategic principles, which focused on the prospect of mutual annihilation, and focus on the very real dangers that confront both our nations.

We reject the zero-sum thinking of the Cold War when 'what was good for Russia was bad for America' and vice versa.

We recognize our shared responsibility to the people of our countries and the global community of nations to remain steadfast and united in pursuit of international security.

I was impressed and looking forward to working with him.

I appreciate the fact that we're implementing the Bratislava Nuclear Security Initiative.