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Gutierrez Praises LULAC Support for Colombia FTA

Washington (July 17)—U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement praising the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for calling on Congress to schedule a vote on the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: “I congratulate the leadership and membership of LULAC for recognizing the significance of the U.S.-Colombia FTA. Colombia is a staunch defender of democracy, and an important American ally and friend. As one of the nation’s leading Hispanic organizations, LULAC has sent an important signal that this agreement is right for Americans and right for Colombians. (Release)