Political Quotes

“Mr. President, when Americans see a ``Made in the U.S.A.'' label on a product, it is a source of great pride, and justifiably so. It represents the American virtues of entrepreneurialism and industriousness. It also alludes to the fact that, as Americans, we have a common sense of destiny and a common appreciation for the inherent dignity and eternal worth of the human soul. It is a symbol of support for American manufacturing jobs, for local communities, and for high-quality products. So it often spurs American consumers as well as foreign consumers to buy a particular product--a product lucky enough to have that label. The Federal Trade Commission currently enforces a difficult standard for all products that want to claim the ``Made in the U.S.A.'' label. It requires that ``all or virtually all'' of a product be made in the United States, and it has issued a lengthy legal guidance document--or a series thereof--establishing rules for who may and may not claim that title. However, one State holds a different standard--one that is nearly impossible for businesses to meet.…”