Despite the relations between the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch of the government being at one of the worst in recent years, President Leonel Fernández told the press he is optimistic common sense will prevail and the free trade agreement signed with the Caribbean and Central America will be passed. He called for Congress to show a "responsible attitude." I hope that rationality, good judgment and responsibility will be at the side of our congressmen who will place the best interest at the nations first, said the President. Shortly after the directors of the Partido Revolucionario Dominicano, which holds majority in Congress and has declared war on the government, met with Cuban President Fidel Castro at the Hotel Jaragua, Enmanuel Esquea Guerrero commented that the party congressmen could favor the trade agreement if their study of the treaty shows it is in the best interests of the nation.
