Mike Ross on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (AR-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ross on other issues. Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005) Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004) Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003) Rated 17% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Vic Snyder on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (AR-2): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Vic Snyder on other issues. Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007) Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005) Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004) Voted YES on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003) Voted YES on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003) Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998) Rated 50% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002) Extend trade restrictions on Burma to promote democracy. (Jun 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Beebe on Free Trade

Democrat: Click here for Mike Beebe on other issues. No stance on record.

Mike Huckabee on Free Trade

Republican AR Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues. Supports NAFTA & CAFTA, if partners “hafta” abide by rules. (Jan 2008) Fair trade includes lead-free products & playing by rules. (Jan 2008) A free country must feed, fuel, & fight for itself. (Dec 2007) We need fair trade because we’re losing jobs. (Oct 2007) This country can never yield its sovereignty for any reason. (Sep 2007) Trade sanctions on Saudi Arabia for persecuting Christians. (Sep 2007) China trade contingent on human rights & product safety. (Sep 2007) No NAFTA Superhighway from Canada to Mexico. (Sep 2007) Marketplace pushes innovation to top & prices to bottom. (Jan 2007) Farm subsidies ok because Europe & Asia do same. (Jan 2007) Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)

Tom Formicola on Free Trade

Democratic Challenger: Click here for Tom Formicola on other issues. No stance on record.

Jay Dickey on Free Trade

Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Dickey on other issues. Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Asa Hutchinson on Free Trade

Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues. Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Dale Bumpers on Free Trade

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dale Bumpers on other issues. Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997) Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)

Jim Holt on Free Trade

Republican challenger for Senate (AR): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Holt on other issues. Keep status quo on trading with Cuba. (Jul 2004) Take steps to stop job losses. (Jul 2004) NAFTA has been hurtful. (Jul 2004)

David Pryor on Free Trade

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Pryor on other issues. Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)

Tim Hutchinson on Free Trade

Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tim Hutchinson on other issues. Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002) Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001) Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001) Voted NO on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000) Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000) Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)