U.S. House of Representatives
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 00:00
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel held a news conference on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement immediately following their Democratic Caucus meeting this morning.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 00:00
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Weller) is recognized for 5 minutes.
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<br /> Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. I rise in support of bringing this important agreement to the House floor.
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<br /> Ladies and gentlemen, I come from the State of Illinois. I represent a district that's heavily dependent on exports for growing our economy. We make heavy construction equipment. We grow a lot of corn and soybeans.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 00:00
Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 00:00
The agreement will force Colombian farmers to turn to a more profitable crop, coca, thereby fueling the drug trade and threatening U.S. national security.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 00:00
I hope the decision to waive the 90-day deadline for a vote on the Colombia FTA will effectively kill the agreement.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 - 00:00
What this agreement really is about is more imported petroleum from one of the most undemocratic places in the world.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
Because of historical and ongoing violence against Colombians who are labor organizers, labor leaders, or simply members of labor unions, Congress should not consider this proposed trade agreement with Colombia
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
Last year, the House approved the 2008 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill which directs U.S. funds to help address the root of numerous problems in Colombia. We must remain actively and positively engaged with Colombia
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 00:00
Under present circumstances, we cannot support the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement