For Immediate Release
June 27, 2005
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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