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Obama Expresses
Optimism About Colombia Free Trade
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he is
confident that the U.S. and Colombia can ultimately
reach a deal on a stalled trade agreement.
He spoke to reporters after White House meetings on
Monday with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. Obama
said some clear difficulties remain, but that a
compromise can be worked out that is good for the
people of both nations.
He expressed concern about killings of labor leaders
in Colombia and about human rights in general there.
But Obama also said that Uribe is committed to the
rule of law.
Obama says he has instructed U.S. trade
representative Ron Kirk to work with Uribe's team on
how to best proceed. |
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