Bush takes his "cause" - and YOUR tax $ - to the Hispanic Chamber... not to the American People

File this one under "TREASON"

or "Traitor"... or both.

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President Bush Discusses Western Hemisphere Policy Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C.
1:13 P.M. EST
Video (Windows) Video (Windows) Presidential Remarks Audio En Español
Fact Sheet: Advancing the Cause of Social Justice in the Western Hemisphere President's Trip to Latin America In Focus: Global Diplomacy
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. (Applause.) Please be seated -- siéntese. Buenas tardes. Gracias por la bienevenida. For those of you not from Texas, that means, good afternoon. (Laughter.) And thank you for the welcome. I'm honored to be back again with the men and women of the Hispanic Chamber. I appreciate your hospitality.
I'm pleased to report the economy of the United States is strong, and one of the reasons why is because the entrepreneurial spirit of America is strong. And the entrepreneurial spirit of America is represented in this room. (Applause.)
I thank you for the role of the Chamber. I appreciate so very much the work you do with our banks to help move capital. I appreciate so very much the fact that you recognize outstanding Latina business women through your Anna Maria Arias Fund. I appreciate the fact that you say loud and clear, el sue o Americano es para todos.

I know that in order for us to make sure el sue o Americano es para todos that we have an education system that sets high standards for all children...

I want to talk about another important priority for our country, and that is helping our neighbors to the south of us build a better and productive life. Thursday, Laura and I are going to leave on a trip that will take us to Brazil and Uruguay and Colombia, y Guatemala, y por fin, Mexico. These are countries that are part of a region that has made great strides toward freedom and prosperity. They've raised up new democracies. They've enhanced and undertaken fiscal policies that bring stability...

My message to those trabajadores y campesinos is, you have a friend in the United States of America. We care about your plight."

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/03/20070305-6.html

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But who cares about our plight, Mr. el Presidente? Latin America sure doesn't give a damn about anyone but themselves.

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Bush OKs aid programs for Latin America
By TERENCE HUNT,

AP White House Correspondent Mon Mar 5, 5:14 PM ET
WASHINGTON
President Bush, facing criticism he has ignored Latin America, said Monday the region's grinding poverty is a scandal that has caused some to question the value of democracy. He said the United States will spend tens of millions of dollars to improve education, housing and health care across the region.
"The United States of America is committed to helping people rise out of poverty," the president said.
Many children in Latin America do not finish grade school and many mothers never see a doctor, Bush said in a speech at the
Ronald Reagan Building to about 400 invited guests, most of them members of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush