Why is benzoic acid a stronger acid than 3-aminobenzoic acid?

Why is benzoic acid a stronger acid than 3-aminobenzoic acid? Obviously at meta position, only negative inductive effect will operate. But, how does that make it a weaker acid than benzoic acid?

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Why is benzoic acid a stronger acid than 3-aminobenzoic acid?

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