U.S. Senate
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 00:00
Let's focus on enforcing existing trade laws and helping workers retrain for new jobs. Let's not pursue more of the same style of trade agreements that have wreaked havoc on our economy.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 00:00
American military-style weapons are arming Mexico's brutal drug trafficking organizations at an alarming rate and policymakers are not adequately responding.
Monday, June 13, 2011 - 00:00
I would prefer we decrease our dependence on Hugo Chavez and not increase it.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 00:00
There is no time like the present when it comes to encouraging economic growth and business creation.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 00:00
The fastest growing opportunities for American businesses, farms, and ranches are outside of our borders. Our greatest opportunities are overseas in rapidly developing countries.
Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 00:00
But on the one trade agreement that is particularly egregious with the country of Colombia, just last year, 50 trade unionists, 50 labor activists in Colombia were murdered--50 murders.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 00:00
I applaud President Obama for putting the workers first before we do these trade agreements.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
Implementation of the Colombia agreement would also benefit U.S. national security. Colombia is emerging from decades of civil strife, and it is in our interests to see that Colombia continues to heal from its wounds of the past.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
Finance Chairman Begins Senate Work to Advance Trade Agreement, Says Trade Adjustment Assistance Must Pass with FTAs.
Friday, April 15, 2011 - 00:00
Senator Chuck Grassley today said that Federal Firearms Licensees also had concerns with supplying guns to known straw purchasers, but were assured by officials with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives