Posted on 10/18/2007 11:14:09 AM PDT by yorkie
Bush administration Cabinet members joined Mexican officials yesterday to assure the public that Mexican trucks are safe to drive on U.S. highways and to promote increased trade between the two countries.
Transportation Secretary Mary E. Peters, appearing alongside U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Mexican Transportation Secretary Luis Tellez, sought to assuage American fears of Mexican trucks by conducting a public safety inspection of two vehicles participating in a cross-border pilot program.
Each truck's country of origin remained a mystery while a Maryland state trooper performed safety inspections. After kicking the tires and checking the headlights, among other things, both trucks passed inspection.
Across the street, members of the Teamsters union chanted protests and scoffed at the safety demonstration.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters strongly opposes efforts to allow long-haul Mexican trucks on U.S. highways, contending the trucks do not meet U.S. safety standards. The union also thinks Mexico's drug- and alcohol-testing program is lax and that Mexico does not keep accurate track of driving records.
"Surely someone who grew up in Arizona, as Mary Peters did, understands that Congress killed the program because it's dangerous for American motorists," said Teamsters President Jim Hoffa.
Mrs. Peters yesterday urged Congress not to pass legislation that would end the one-year cross-border trucking program between the two countries.
"With the change of just a few words, Congress can show that we can trade with the world, keep our highways safe, and our companies competitive at the same time," Mrs. Peters said.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
If the border is going to be left wide open, I don’t understand why Americans are expected to give up any rights or privacy to the patriot act.
Yeah, I sure feel safer now hearing this....
“US Assures Safety of Mexican Trucks.”
Sorry US, I don’t believe you. I don’t believe the drivers are going to be good drivers or understand English signs. I don’t believe that they will stick around if they get involved in a hit and run. I don’t believe I’ll ever get my money from a Mexican company whose truck damages my car (or myself).
I DON’T FORKIN’ BELIEVE YOU!!!!
B. S.
Even those that tell us they are for us, are against us it seems.
I’m uneasy siding with the teamsters, but even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Right. And they’ll secure the border too. Tell us another lie why don’t ya.
Living on the border in Brownsville, TX I see everyday the trash that comes across our border and the illiterate, in English, drivers operating them.
Question for the "Bush" administration - "Do the Mexican firms have adequate Insurance and will those firms be liable in American Courts?
GW you have done quite a bit to make me wonder why, except that you weren't AlGore or the Traitor Kerry, I ever voted for you much less donated money to your effort.
Seriously and continuously PO'd in TX!
Each truck's country of origin remained a mystery while a Maryland state trooper performed safety inspections. After kicking the tires and checking the headlights, among other things, both trucks passed inspection.
Now, that's what I call a major safety inspection.
“With the change of just a few words. . .”
And a few hundred miles of fence-
“Living on the border in Brownsville, TX I see everyday the trash that comes across our border and the illiterate, in English, drivers operating them.”
BTTT
They have yet to figure out we no longer trust them. Thick headed and stubborn they are.
“Each truck’s country of origin remained a mystery while a Maryland state trooper performed safety inspections. After kicking the tires and checking the headlights, among other things, both trucks passed inspection.”
I’m sure the Mexican truck was hand picked for safety. What liars!!
When two governments issue the same statements, it’s analogous to multiplying fractions; the product is less than the two factors. The final result has even less credibility.
Yeah right!...and that’s why nine truck drivers disappeared from the pile up in that tunnel near L.A. that killed 3.
Here is the real question. Which RINO Bush will be remembered less fondly by the base in twenty years?
"I want to follow in his footsteps. I want to complete the job he started."
They are going to ensure the "safety" of the trucks the same way they "secure" the border...
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