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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Free Trade
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| Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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Donald Carcieri on Free Trade
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| Republican RI Governor:
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Allan Fung on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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Dan McKee on Free Trade
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Patricia Morgan on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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Gina Raimondo on Free Trade
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- In Israel for economic development mission. (Nov 2019)
- Support long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
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Senate:
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Bob Flanders on Free Trade
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| Republican Challenger:
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Bobby Nardolillo on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator:
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Jack Reed on Free Trade
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- Retrain workers who lose jobs due to foreign competition. (Mar 2006)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Voted NO on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
- Voted NO on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
- Voted NO 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 NO on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000)
- Voted NO on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
- Rated 25% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Jan 2020)
- Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Allen Waters on Free Trade
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator:
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Free Trade
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- Opposes NAFTA and CAFTA; supports fair trade. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Fight Chinese predatory trade practices on car tires. (Sep 2014)
- Rated Voted FOR reauthorizing Ex-Im Bank. (Oct 2015)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Apr 2015)
- Rated Oppose USMCA until more environmental & job protections. (Jan 2020)
- Rated 50% by the USAE, indicating a mixed record on trade. (Dec 2012)
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Mark Zaccaria on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Today's free trade agreements are stacked against the US. (Nov 2010)
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David Cicilline on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
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James Langevin on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (RI-2):
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- Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
- Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO 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)
- Rated 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)
- Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
- Impose tariffs against countries which manipulate currency. (Feb 2011)
- Sponsored imposing import fee on countries with undervalued currency. (Apr 2013)
- $25B more loans from Export-Import Bank. (Feb 2015)
- Implement USMCA for improved North American trade. (Dec 2019)
- Rated 38% by the USAE, indicating support for trade sanctions. (Dec 2012)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Free Trade
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Supports Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Jun 2015)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES 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)
- Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
- Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
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Chris Young on Free Trade
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes the North American Union and globalization. (Aug 2008)
- Opposes expanding free trade. (Aug 2008)
- Oppose globalists & the North American Union. (Sep 2007)
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Lincoln Almond on Free Trade
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000)
- Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001)
- More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)
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Myrth York on Free Trade
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| Former Democrat Challenger (1994, 1998, 2002):
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John Chafee on Free Trade
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- 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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Lincoln Chafee on Free Trade
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Supports Trans-Pacific Partnership. (Jun 2015)
- Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
- Voted YES 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)
- Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002)
- Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank. (Jul 2014)
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Claiborne Pell on Free Trade
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
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Matt Brown on Free Trade
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| Democratic challenger, secretary of state:
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Patrick Kennedy on Free Trade
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Democratic Representative (RI-1):
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- Voted NO 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 12% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
- Review free trade agreements biennially for rights violation. (Jun 2009)
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Stephen Laffey on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports the Central American Free Trade Agreement. (May 2005)
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Carl Sheeler on Free Trade
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Charge companies $20,000 per worked for each exported job. (Jun 2006)
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Bob Tingle on Free Trade
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Republican Senate Challenger (RI):
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- I support Free and Fair Trade. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Weygand on Free Trade
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)
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Barry Hinckley on Free Trade
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