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Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On the President's Remarks on CAFTA

Date: May 31, 2005
Issues: Trade


Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On the President's Remarks on CAFTA

Today the President called on Congress to pass the Central America Free Trade Agreement, saying it would be good for American workers, farmers, and small businesses. But unfair trade agreements like CAFTA have helped send 2.5 million manufacturing jobs beyond our borders since 2001 and disadvantaged small family farmers in favor of multinational agribusinesses. Another flawed trade agreement like CAFTA would only mean more job losses for hardworking American families. The President was right when he said American workers need a level playing field to compete in the global marketplace, but unfortunately, CAFTA doesn't come close to providing one.

http://feingold.senate.gov/~feingold/statements/05/05/2005531955.html

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