State of Arkansas secondary Archives: on Free Trade

Frank Gilbert: Open our economy to other free markets

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support & expand free trade "?

A: Support. Free markets are the best economic system. As we free our markets it will be better to open our economy to other free markets.

Source: Email interview for 2014 AR Governor's race with OnTheIssues Aug 6, 2014

Mark Swaney: Include fair wage, unions & environment in trade agreements

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Support & expand free trade"?

A: I support trade agreements that support and preserve the rights of workers to organize, to have safe working conditions, and to receive fair (livable) wages. Free trade agreements should also preserve and require high environmental standards, especially on carbon pollution.

Source: E-mail interview on 2014 AR Senate race with OnTheIssues.org Aug 20, 2014

Nathan LaFrance: Supports expanding free trade

Q: Do you support or oppose expanding free trade?

A: Strongly Support

Source: Email interview on 2014 AR Senate race with OnTheIssues Sep 24, 2014

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