He denied he had carried any message to President Salinas.
President Salinas of Mexico, however, abruptly reversed the situation this spring and called for free trade talks.
President Salinas seems to have persuaded his appointee that leaving now could only help the most anti-democratic elements.
President Salinas has not been implicated in that investigation.
President Salinas has enjoyed three years of spectacular success in building a modern Mexico.
No evidence has been presented linking former President Salinas to the crime.
President Salinas said the meeting was "a positive encounter, full of respect and very cordial."
President Salinas won with just over 50 percent of the vote, but only after computers mysteriously broke down on election night.
President Salinas of Mexico is eager for the positive economic impact that the pact may have.
The war of words continued until President Salinas intervened.