Thread: Bush to visit N.C. to drum up CAFTA support

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Bush to visit N.C. to drum up CAFTA support

06:07 PM EDT on Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Associated Press

President Bush is visiting North Carolina on Friday to drum up more suppost for his Central American trade agreement. The White House confirms that Bush will tour the Helms plant of R-L Stowe Mills, then make a speech on behalf of the Central America Free Trade Agreement at Gaston Community College in Dallas. Bush's last visited Charlotte in September.

The Charlotte Observer reports that Bush's visit follows a morning meeting with Salvadoran President Antonio Saca. El Salvador is one of the countries that would be affected by CAFTA.

The proposed treaty has been approved by the Senate. A vote is expected soon in the House, where the administration has tried to shore up support. North Carolina Republican Representative Sue Myrick backs the treaty. Other House members, including fellow Republicans, oppose it or are leaning against it.

ANYONE WANT TO GO?

Wish I could, but gotta work. I do know that there will be protesters as confirmed by others. There needs to be a resounding NO in Bush's face with protest signs and all. I'm planning letters and phone calls to U.S. Reps. As well, the media should be slammed with Citizen letters opposing CAFTA because they will be blaring Bush's presence. Letters and phone calls should be timed for Friday, the day Bush is here. Let's keep the pressure on.

RonLaws,
What group is protesting? I am only a couple hours from there so it may be possible to go.

JP - The group is the John Birch Society, although such members may just show up to protest without disclosing the group's name. I'm trying to get a hold of the person and can give you more information for you to make contact. I'll check back here at this forum and try to get back to you.

Originally Posted by RonLaws

JP - The group is the John Birch Society, although such members may just show up to protest without disclosing the group's name. I'm trying to get a hold of the person and can give you more information for you to make contact. I'll check back here at this forum and try to get back to you.

Great, I appreciate your help.