Political Quotes

Chris Smith: I'm for free and fair trade, but not when it's unfair because of--I mean, our workers can't compete with that.

On the recordDecember 12, 2011
I'm for free and fair trade, but not when it's unfair because of--I mean, our workers can't compete with that.
Said by
Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the need for fair trade practices to protect American workers.

Share

More from Chris Smith

Aug 9, 2026

It could jeopardize the whole future of high-energy physics.

propublica.org
Jul 22, 2024

Under the constant threat of Russian aggression, interference, and disinformation, and with the prospect of EU membership hanging in the balance, there is much at stake for our partners in Moldova and for the United States in a region that…

congress.gov
May 12, 2026

I, like many in the House and the Senate, want to thank President Trump for requesting on numerous occasions that Xi Jinping release Jimmy Lai and other women and men who are gravely sick and unjustly incarcerated. It is not largely known…

govinfo.gov
Jan 23, 2025

This year's March for Life is an engraved invitation to each and every one of us to seriously recommit and rededicate ourselves to the defense of the weakest and most vulnerable. To recommit with love and compassion to tangibly assist…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation