President Bush urged Congress to approve a free trade deal with Colombia, saying if it is not passed, leftist anti-American sentiment in Latin America will increase.
"Time is running out and we must not let delay turn into inaction," Bush said.
Free trade with Colombia would advance U.S. economic and security interests, Bush said, and will reward president Alvaro Uribe for promoting democracy and fighting violence within his country.
Bush also took the opportunity to chastise politicians considering pulling out of NAFTA.
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