Hare: McCain a Top Cheerleader for NAFTA
June 10, 2008 1:25 p.m.

Press release submitted by U. S. Rep. Phil Hare



WASHINGTON, DC-Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL), a member of the House Trade Working Group, today released the following statement in response to Senator John McCain’s (R-AZ) comments on NAFTA.


“By every objective account, NAFTA has been an abysmal failure. It sent millions of good-paying manufacturing jobs overseas. It increased illegal immigration. It resulted in the importation of unsafe products and food. It lowered the standard of living in Mexico. And most of all, it lined the pockets of multinational corporations at the expense of average American families.


“Despite this failed record, Senator McCain continues to be one of NAFTA’s top cheerleaders. While Senator McCain chides Senator Obama for considering the renegotiation of this failed agreement, the fact is the American people are demanding a new direction on trade.


“Today’s speech makes it clear that a McCain presidency would bring even more hardship for American workers.â€