Peter Ricketts on Free Trade

Republican Senate Challenger

Free trade in our vital interest

Free and fair trade is vital to the interests of Nebraska and our nation. About one out of every three acres of Nebraska crops goes to export markets. Millions of American jobs--in every sector--depend on free and fair trade and international markets.

Source: Campaign website, www.PeteRicketts.com, "About Pete" May 2, 2006

Supports NAFTA, CAFA, GATT and WTO

Q: Do you support the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support continued U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

A: Yes.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test May 2, 2006

Trade rules for labor & environment, but not human rights

Q: Should a nation's human rights record affect its normal trade relations (most favored nation) status with the United States?

A: No.

Q: Do you support the trade embargo against Cuba?

A: No.

Q: Should trade agreements include provisions to address environmental concerns and to protect workers' rights?

A: Yes.

Source: 2006 Congressional National Political Awareness Test May 2, 2006

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