(Reuters) - The demand came as Uribe was making his second visit to
Washington in five weeks to lobby for approval of the pact and
reassure Democrats who want to redirect and reduce U.S.
anti-drug and military aid Colombia relies on to fight
guerrillas and cocaine.
"Mr. Uribe has come back to Washington too soon. Come back
next year, Mr. Uribe, and let's see what has actually been
accomplished," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Illinois Democrat
who joined other lawmakers, human rights and labor groups at a
news conference to protest the proposed pact.
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Washington in five weeks to lobby for approval of the pact and
reassure Democrats who want to redirect and reduce U.S.
anti-drug and military aid Colombia relies on to fight
guerrillas and cocaine.
"Mr. Uribe has come back to Washington too soon. Come back
next year, Mr. Uribe, and let's see what has actually been
accomplished," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Illinois Democrat
who joined other lawmakers, human rights and labor groups at a
news conference to protest the proposed pact.
Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News
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