Central American Free Trade Agreement Bill

[True Democrat]

I am in full support of this bill.

[True Democrat]

Bottom line: if this bill passes, yet more of Atlasia's manufacturing base will be siphoned to other countries.

Is that something we can afford?

In this globalized economy, we cannot afford to not pass this bill.  We must open our ports.  We are no longer the fledgling nation of the 1800s that need high tarriffs.  Although there may be some negative effects in the short term, this will greatly benefit Atlasia's economy in the long run.

[True Democrat]

Aye

[True Democrat]

This is not a debate question, but rather a personal question I have.  If the appropriate Senators respond, then I ask that this question not have the effect of extending debate:

Does each of the Senators that supports CAFTA also support NAFTA?

Yes, I support both.

[True Democrat]

Abstain

I think this step in free trade is moving a little too fast, but I still will not vote against something that expands free trade.

[True Democrat]

Aye

[True Democrat]

Siege40

Yay!