President Bush praised the Colombian leader for transforming his nation into a powerful example of democracy.

"The United States supports Colombia's efforts to modernize its security forces, to fight terrorists, drug (kidnappings) kingpins, and to provide Colombians with alternatives to lives (with) of terror (in no) narco-trafficking and your efforts are working.”

Since President Uribe took office, President Bush said homicides in Colombia are down 40%, kidnappings are down 80%, and terrorist attacks are down 70%. Since 2002, Colombia has extradited more than 720 criminal suspects to the United States, mostly for drug trafficking.

In July, Columbian’s military successfully rescued 15 hostages, including 3 Americans, that (will) were being held by rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as FARC.

Speaking to reporters alongside President Uribe, President Bush said FARC is now far weaker because of what he called the Colombian leader's decisive action.

“It’s undeniable that progress (has) is being made. FARC is weaker. FARC is on the run. People are leaving FARC because of the generous hand that the government (is) has reached out with.”

NEW WORDS：

Kingpin：n.[保龄球] 中央木柱, 主脑人物

Narco：n.缉查毒品的刑警

Extradite：v 引渡

TIPS：

布什的老毛病又犯了。小词：transforming，homicide，rebel，decisive。