Patrick Kennedy on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (RI-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Kennedy 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) Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000) Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998) Rated 12% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

James Langevin on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (RI-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for James Langevin on other issues. Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007) Voted YES on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007) 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 44% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Lincoln Almond on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Almond on other issues. Develop an open North American energy market. (Jul 2000) Foster globalization with New England & Eastern Canada. (Aug 2001) More business cooperation between New England & East Canada. (Jun 1998)

Myrth York on Free Trade

Former Democrat Challenger: Click here for Myrth York on other issues. No stance on record.

Robert Weygand on Free Trade

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

John Chafee on Free Trade

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Chafee 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)

Claiborne Pell on Free Trade

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

Bob Tingle on Free Trade

2002 Republican Senate Challenger (RI): Click here for Bob Tingle on other issues. No stance on record.

Lincoln Chafee on Free Trade

Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Chafee on other issues. Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005) Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003) Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003) 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 YES on permanent normal trade relations with China. (Sep 2000) Voted YES on expanding trade to the third world. (May 2000) Promote the Andean Free Trade Agreement. (May 2002) Rated 92% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Matt Brown on Free Trade

Democratic challenger, secretary of state: Click here for Matt Brown on other issues. No stance on record.

Stephen Laffey on Free Trade

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stephen Laffey on other issues. Supports the Central American Free Trade Agreement. (May 2005)

Carl Sheeler on Free Trade

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Sheeler on other issues. Charge companies $20,000 per worked for each exported job. (Jun 2006)