While we work hard at home, we cannot forget we are in the global economy and we cannot forget our neighbor to the south. We have a long history of cooperation and commerce with Mexico and I am proud that we continue to build on that tradition. In fact,
in the last year, we set an all-time record of trade with Mexico. Our exports totaled nearly $3.5 billion, up approximately 50% from the prior year. While I differ [with Mexican Pres. Fox] on some specifics, we share a goal of progress along our border.
Source: State of the State address to the Arizon legislature
Jan 8, 2001
