WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to the Mexican Government's continued efforts to seize Vulcan Material's deep-water port in Quintana Roo, Mexico, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) led a letter to the Ambassador of Mexico to the United States condemning Mexico's actions. Regarding the letter, Rep. Palmer released the following statement:

"Mexico's continued disregard for the rule of law signals to companies in the United States and the rest of the world that Mexico cannot be trusted," said Rep. Palmer. "By continuing to mistreat Vulcan Materials, the Mexican Government sets a dangerous precedent for our trade relationship. American companies being mistreated by foreign governments will not be tolerated."

The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers including Representatives Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Barry Moore (AL-02), Mike Rogers (AL-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Dale Strong (AL-05), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Maria Salazar (FL-27), Chuck Edwards (NC-11), Thomas Kean (NJ-7th), Vincente Gonzalez (TX-34), August Pfluger (TX-11), and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24).

The full text of the letter can be found here.