Where I come from in Ohio, trade is a four-letter word, J-O-B-S. Unfortunately, the President, the United States Trade Representative, and the Republican leadership do not spell very well. They ought to simply look around. Since President Bush has taken office, we have lost 3 million jobs in this country. We have lost 2.1 million manufacturing jobs in this country.
Discussing job losses in the U.S. due to trade policies during a speech.
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