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Calderón Meets with US Congressmen
 Suzanne Stephens Waller - Presidencia de la República
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August 08, 2010
| | Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel (L) greets President Felipe Calderón (Presidencia de la República) | |
The President reports that during his state visit to the United States, President Felipe Calderón met with a group of US Congressmen, led by Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel, President of the Sub-Committee of the Western Hemisphere of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, they exchanged points of view on various topics on the bilateral agenda between Mexico and the United States and the main issues on the international agenda, such as the evolution of the world economy and climate change.
They highlighted the positive level of cooperation that exists between the two countries regarding the fight against transnational organized crime and the advances achieved to date in the implementation of the Merida Initiative. They also agreed on the need to intensify actions against arms dealing and money laundering.
President Calderón thanked Congressman Engel for approving the Merida Initiative but urged him to continue striving to reduce the obstacles that prevent resources from reaching Mexico more efficiently.
They also hailed the joint efforts aimed at improving border security from a perspective of shared responsibility. In this respect, President Calderón called for the installation of non-intrusive technology to have a more efficient, safer border.
The President mentioned the regrettable border incidents in which two Mexicans lost their lives. He said that his government is paying close attention to the development of the investigations to clarify events and punish those responsible.
He repeated his willingness to maintain a constant, open dialogue with representatives of the US Legislative branch to contribute to promoting an integral migratory reform to achieve a safer common border.
Lastly, he expressed his government's commitment to redoubling efforts to create better conditions so that Mexican workers will not have to leave the country in search of opportunities.
President Calderón was accompanied by Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, and Mexican Ambassador in Colombia, Florencio Salazar Adame.
The meeting was also attended by Senator George LeMieux, Republican Senator for Florida; Congressman Albio Sires, Democratic Senator for New Jersey; Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Democrat for New York; Congressman Aaron Schock, Republican for Illinois, and Republicans for Florida: Connie Mack and Mario Díaz-Balart.
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