17 Mar 2005
Bush Names Portman Trade Representative

Here's a quote from our new Trade Rep:

"Open markets and better trade relations are key components to a more peaceful and more stable and more prosperous world," he said. "Here at home, trade policy opens markets to create jobs, a higher standard of living and greater economic growth."

He's right, you know. As implemented since 1992, US trade policy creates more jobs in India, a higher standard of living in Singapore and greater economic growth in China... but I'm not bitter! I can't wait until they turn the US into a full-fledged member of the Third World. That way, maybe we can collect foreign aid from Mongolia and Bangladesh!

AP - President Bush chose congressman Rob Portman to be U.S. trade representative on Thursday, saying the Ohio Republican has shown a deep dedication to free and fair trade.

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