They know that even as our nations compete in some areas, we can cooperate in so many others, in a spirit of mutual respect, for our mutual benefit.

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And we want to enhance our relation to a true partnership where Colombia and the U.S. can work together in the region and outside the region for our mutual benefit.

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Our cooperation as partners should be based on mutual benefit.

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And it's important that our governments build on that natural bond for the mutual benefit of both nations.

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On the eve of the talks, Mr Obama spoke to Mr Calderon to discuss their "mutual desire to work together for the benefit of the safety and security of citizens on both sides of our shared border", a US statement said.

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