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Mike Michaud: “Absolutely. Congresswoman Sutton mentioned earlier the fact this is not just a workers' issue; it is a business issue.…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2007
Absolutely. Congresswoman Sutton mentioned earlier the fact this is not just a workers' issue; it is a business issue. The United States Business and Industry Council has been very supportive, very helpful with the Kaptur trade deal. They are going to be very helpful I think when you look at fast track and other areas. So this isn't just working people issues; it is business issues. A lot of people try to put workers against business. It is not that issue at all. It is these unfair trade deals. I would like to ask Congresswoman Sutton a question, if I might. How would you address this issue: We hear all kinds of times the issue, you are a protectionist. What is your response to that?
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Mike Michaud
Democratic · Maine

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Discussing the intersection of workers' rights and business interests in trade policy.

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