Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Obama: Expand Trade in Latin America by VOA News U.S. President Barack Obama has encouraged increased trade with Central America as a way to aid U.S. job creation. Obama made the comment in his weekly address to the American people, while wrapping up a visit to the region that included a stop in Mexico and attendance at a Central American economic forum in Costa Rica. Obama said Latin America represents what he called "an incredible opportunity" to create good, middle-class jobs in the United States. He also touched on immigration, saying the border with Mexico is more secure than it has been in years. But he said the U.S. immigration system is "badly broken." ^Watch President Obama's weekly address: IFRAME: [1]http://www.youtube.com/embed/LIGzDKh-6Mo In the weekly Republican address, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory touted efforts by Republican governors, including his plans for job creation, which he says include prioritizing funding for training in engineering, and vocational and technical training. ^Watch weekly Republican address: IFRAME: [2]http://www.youtube.com/embed/UcojLcO_gAI?list=UUOKW-o3oYdFmrMNcTLVua oA __________________________________________________________________ [3]http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-expand-trade-in-latin-america/1 654530.html References 1. http://www.youtube.com/embed/LIGzDKh-6Mo 2. http://www.youtube.com/embed/UcojLcO_gAI?list=UUOKW-o3oYdFmrMNcTLVuaoA 3. http://www.voanews.com/content/obama-expand-trade-in-latin-america/1654530.html