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Sarah Palin on Free Trade
Republican Governor (AK); ; nominee for Vice President: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • Trade important to Alaska, but keep Alaska residents first. (Sep 2008)
  • Allow wineries to ship by mail within state. (Jun 2008)
  • International markets and companies trust Alaska. (Apr 2008)
  • Exempt Alaskan cruise ships from customs rule changes. (Dec 2007)
  • Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year. (Feb 2007)

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AK Senate Debate


Mark Begich on Free Trade
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.
  • Capitalize on our assets in the global economy. (Jul 2007)
Dave Cuddy on Free Trade
Republican challenger: Click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lisa Murkowski on Free Trade
Republican Jr Senator (AK): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Rick Sikma on Free Trade
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.
  • Replace “free trade” with “fair trade”. (Jun 2008)
Ted Stevens on Free Trade
Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
  • Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
  • Rated 82% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
  • Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
Vic Vickers on Free Trade
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Vic Vickers on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Don Young on Free Trade
Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Don Young on other issues.
  • Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
  • Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated 19% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Frank Murkowski on Free Trade
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
Tony Knowles on Free Trade
Former Democratic: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.
  • Stop shipping jobs overseas. (Aug 2004)
Jim Sykes on Free Trade
2004 former Green challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.
  • Recommend repeal of NAFTA and GATT. (Jun 2004)
  • Human rights record shouldn’t affect trade. (Jul 2002)
Frank Vondersaar on Free Trade
Democrat Challenger (Former): Click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Murkowski on Free Trade
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
  • Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
  • Voted YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
  • Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
  • Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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