For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 27, 2005
Statement by the Press Secretary
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
President Receives 90-Day Report on the Security and Prosperity
Partnership of North America
Today, the President received the initial report, and work agenda, of
the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) from
Secretaries Rice, Gutierrez and Chertoff.
The SPP was launched on March 23, 2005, at Baylor University in Waco,
Texas, by President Bush, Mexican President Fox, and Canadian Prime
Minister Martin. The goal of the SPP is to develop a common security
strategy and promote economic growth, competitiveness, and the quality
of life of the citizens of our three great nations.
The three Leaders asked their appropriate ministers to consult with
stakeholders, identify priorities, and report back within 90 days.
Responding to this request, these ministers submitted a trilateral
report setting forth specific and measurable goals, along with action
plans for implementation.
President Bush commends Secretaries Rice, Gutierrez and Chertoff, and
their Mexican and Canadian counterparts, for their hard work over the
past few months. Their report represents an important first step in
achieving the goals of the SPP. The President looks forward to the
continuing work of the Partnership as our three countries begin to
implement the recommendations of the report and continue discussions on
other areas of cooperation.
For more information on the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North
America visit, www.spp.gov.
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