read the agreement, it sets out cooperative efforts on patent protection, food inspections, use of radio spectrum, accounting standards, cosmetic testing, and scientific innovations. generally it is a framework to work on reducing costs to businesses which must meet varying standards to operate in Europe and the U.S. a Republican congress under a clinton president provided the authority to the president to enter this type of trade agreement. most of the initiatives included have been ongoing for decades. the agreement sets out a framework.
Yes I believe Bush has done a stalwart job, is a man of his word and is conservative. witness lower taxes, WOT.
If there is any deluded soul that still thinks Bush is or ever was a conservative this should put that idea to rest. Bush is neither. He is a "Free Trader", as was Clinton, Bush Sr. and dozens more before him going back centuries. His signing this agreement has nothing to do with politics. It's all about money.
If there is any deluded soul that still thinks Bush is or ever was a conservative this should put that idea to rest. Bush is neither. He is a "Free Trader", as was Clinton, Bush Sr. and dozens more before him going back centuries. His signing this agreement has nothing to do with politics. It's all about money.