The
following was written in November 2013 as a response to the
questionnaire for federal candidates seeking an endorsement from the
Liberty Caucus of the Republican Conference (i.e., the Republican
Party).
Here is the link to the original questionnaire:
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This is my answer to Question #7.
7.
A and C
(I
favor both bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements to reduce barriers
to trade; rather than favoring America first in every way possible or
supporting and protecting industries which are in trouble)
With
respect to international commerce, I favor both (A)
multi-lateral and (C)
bilateral agreements
and treaties to reduce barriers to trade such as quotas and tariffs.
I
believe that it would not be wise to support (D)
America first in every way possible or
to (B)
support and protect industries which are in trouble because
for a country to consider only its own interests and not the
interests of other nations, and to favor itself and its industries –
and choose itself and its industries as winners in the market – is
to flaunt the fundamental rules of free markets, which is fair
competition where no one is a dictator and no one is under duress.
Nations
must reduce barriers to trade – such as quotas and tariffs – in
order to foster an environment of free and fair trade and friendly
competition, without the corruption of government subsidies, favors,
bailouts, and protectionism.
I
would support efforts to make both (A)
multi-lateral and (C)
bilateral agreements
and treaties to reduce barriers to trade, in order to promote
economic freedom and good economic and social relations with foreign
nations.
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