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Jon Huntsman on Free Trade

Republican UT Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Huntsman on other issues.

Open up global markets for Utah businesses. (Nov 2006)

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Robert Bennett on Free Trade

Republican Jr Senator (UT): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Robert Bennett on other issues.

Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
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)
Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
Rated 91% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

Orrin Hatch on Free Trade

Republican Sr Senator (UT): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Orrin Hatch on other issues.

Supports NAFTA, GATT, WTO, Fast-Track. (Jan 2000)
Stop suspending import restrictions on steel. (Jun 1999)
Enforce anti-dumping laws consistently. (Jun 1999)
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China's WTO admission will undermine police state. (Dec 1999)
Supports bilateral trade agreement & China admission to WTO. (Apr 1999)
Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Dec 2007)
Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
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 NO 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)
Voted YES on renewing 'fast track' presidential trade authority. (Nov 1997)
Voted YES on imposing trade sanctions on Japan for closed market. (May 1995)
Rated 83% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

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Rob Bishop on Free Trade

Republican Representative (UT-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rob Bishop on other issues.

Voted NO on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO on assisting workers who lose jobs due to globalization. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
Block NAFTA Superhighway & North American Union. (Jan 2007)

Chris Cannon on Free Trade

Republican Representative (UT-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Chris Cannon on other issues.

Voted YES on promoting free trade with Peru. (Nov 2007)
Voted NO 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 47% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Jim Matheson on Free Trade

Democratic Representative (UT-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Matheson 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)
Rated 56% by CATO, indicating a mixed record on trade issues. (Dec 2002)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Leavitt-Gov on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for Mike Leavitt-Gov on other issues.

No stance on record.

Merrill Cook on Free Trade

Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Merrill Cook on other issues.

Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

James Hansen on Free Trade

Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Hansen on other issues.

Voted NO on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted YES on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 1998)

Olene Walker on Free Trade

Former Republican: Click here for Olene Walker on other issues.

No stance on record.

Enid Waldholtz on Free Trade

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Enid Waldholtz on other issues.

No stance on record.

Paul Van Dam on Free Trade

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for Paul Van Dam on other issues.

No stance on record.

Pete Ashdown on Free Trade

Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Pete Ashdown on other issues.

Trade should focus on spreading liberty and protecting jobs. (Jul 2006)
Protect American jobs. (Jun 2006)

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