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In addition to the economic benefits, the Alliance emphasized the
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Our neighbors
in Central America and the Dominican Republic should not be held to a
different standard," said Fernando Mateo, Founder of Hispanics Across America. We firmly believe that DR-CAFTA is the logical next
step for the United States, as it will help prevent a return to the political
instability that characterized much of the region during the 1970's and 80's,"
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news briefing on Capitol Hill announcing the formation of the Alliance, a wide
cross section of Hispanic American leaders representing nearly 50
organizations, businesses and communities from throughout the nation endorsed
DR-CAFTA as the best way to build the economies of our Central American
neighbors, and to provide new markets for American business and agriculture.
"The Congress has recently given overwhelming support to similar free
trade agreements with Australia, Chile, Morocco and Singapore.hispanictrade. Such forward-looking
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S. Department of Commerce, DR-CAFTA
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"The Administration has negotiated a comprehensive and fair agreement that
promises widespread benefits to just about ever sector of the U.S.

The Hispanic Alliance for Free Trade (http: //www.org)
represents a cross section of Hispanic Americans who recognize that free trade
helps to build strong economies and stable democracies, and offers significant
benefits to both the United States and our trading partners throughout the
Americas.

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WASHINGTON, The Hispanic Alliance for Free Trade
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Antonio Villamil, CEO of The Washington Economics Group, and the
former Director of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development of Florida. DR-CAFTA is good for both the
United States and our neighbors.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce.


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Mr. Dogan Cansizlar, Chairman & CEO of the Capital Markets Board of Turkey,
will preside over the closing bell. The TSPAKB is visiting the
NASDAQ to gain as much information on US capital markets in order to
develop the local capital markets in Turkey. East West Bancorp
expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements found herein to reflect any changes in East West Bank's
expectations of results or any change in event.

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S. Actual results and performance in future periods
may be materially different from any future results or performance suggested
by the forward-looking statements in this release.

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Hispanic Americans, we also believe it is right to increase economic ties with
nations in which we share so much in common.S.S. The United States recognized in 1983 with the Caribbean Basin
Initiative that building the economies of the region was the best way to bring
stability and freedom.org.

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NASDAQ 4 Times Square -- 43rd & Broadway -- Broadcast Studio

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Wednesday, September 21st, 2005 at 4:00 p . The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio
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effect of interest rate and currency exchange fluctuations; competition in the
financial services market for both deposits and loans; East West Bancorp's
ability to efficiently incorporate acquisitions into its operations; the
ability of East West Bancorp and its subsidiaries to increase its customer
base; the effect of regulatory and legislative action, including California
tax legislation and an announcement by the state's Franchise Tax Board
regarding the taxation of Registered Investment Companies; and regional and
general economic conditions.

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