I voted against NAFTA, GATT, and Permanent Most Favored Nation status for China, in great part because I felt they were bad deals for Wisconsin businesses and Wisconsin workers. At the time I voted against those agreements, I thought they would result in lost jobs for my state. But, Mr. President, even as an opponent of those trade agreements, I had no idea just how bad things would be.

I rise to oppose the Central American Free Trade Agreement, known as CAFTA, the latest expression of the disastrous trade policies of this administration which…

One can see the results of those policies in hundreds of communities around my State. As one might expect, our largest communities--places like Milwaukee, Madi…

I strongly disagree with the President's characterization today of NAFTA as a 'success', and with his call on Congress to pass CAFTA this year. These comments …

One can see the results of those policies in hundreds of communities around my State. As one might expect, our largest communities--places like Milwaukee, Madi…

Experience has shown that the trade of the East is the key to national wealth and influence.

I strongly disagree with the President's characterization today of NAFTA as a 'success', and with his call on Congress to pass CAFTA this year. These comments …