[House Document 108-178] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] 108th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - - - - House Document 108-178 NOTIFICAITON TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC __________ MESSAGE from THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES transmitting NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENTER INTO A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2105(a)(1)(A) OF THE TRADE ACT OF 2002 (PUB. L. 107-210), PURSUANT TO 19 U.S.C. 2112(e)(1)March 25, 2004.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed To the Congress of the United States: Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-210; the ``Trade Act''), I am pleased to notify the Congress of my intent to enter into a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Government of the Dominican Republic. This agreement will create new opportunities for America's workers, farmers, businesses, and consumers by eliminating barriers to trade with the Dominican Republic, the largest economy in the Caribbean Basin. At the same time, it will help bring to the Dominican Republic expanded economic freedom and opportunity, and it will provide an opportunity for regional stability, democracy, and economic development through closer ties of commerce, investment, and friendship. Consistent with the Trade Act, I am sending this notification at least 90 days in advance of entering into an agreement with the Dominican Republic. My Administration looks forward to working with the Congress in developing appropriate legislation to approve and implement this free trade agreement. George W. Bush. The White House, March 24, 2004.