Political Quotes

“today we are considering yet another fundamentally flawed free trade agreement--the U.S.-Oman FTA. How many times will it take to learn that the current model just isn't cutting it? Given the failures of NAFTA and CAFTA, you would think that the U.S.-Oman FTA would be an improvement. Sadly, the same misguided formula is being applied again. Just look at the facts; you simply cannot camouflage a race to the bottom. So please don't be fooled by the word games that proponents of this deal will play. FTAs should promote democracy and offer new opportunities for all parties involved. They should not benefit a select few by making the rich wealthier and bankrupting the poor. We should be protecting labor standards, human rights, the environment, access to medicines, and national sovereignty--not sacrificing them under the guise of promoting business and economic growth. When will we learn that these are not contradictory goals? But again, these critical issues are shoved to the margins in empty promises and side-letters. There is no excuse for why this trade deal is not fair and balanced. I urge all of my colleagues to vote against another ludicrous trade deal.”