Video - 2008
Romney Sr. Advisor Ron Kaufman
http://www.necn.com/searchNECN/search/v/39602866/romney-sr-advisor-ron-kaufman.htm
Romney Surrounded by Pro-U.N. Lobbyists
Cliff Kincaid — January 17, 2008
Excerpt:
Insisting that he is a Washington outsider, Mitt Romney has been captured on tape arguing with a reporter about whether
a Washington lobbyist named Ron Kaufman runs or just advises his campaign for president. The more important issue is what Kaufman lobbies for.
It turns out that Kaufman’s firm, as well as another Romney adviser, Vin Weber, have worked to put more American taxpayer dollars into the coffers of the corrupt United Nations and other international agencies.
Kaufman’s firm, Dutko Worldwide, represents and works directly with an organization chaired by Bill Clinton,
the Global Fairness Initiative (GFI), whose board includes AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and is dedicated to promoting “a more equitable and sustainable world for all people.”
A press release describes the substantial connections between Dutko and GFI, with a Dutko official being quoted as saying, “Dutko Global Advisors is proud to support the work and mission” of GFI “because its work is fundamentally about nurturing the virtuous cycle of free and fair trade, the creation of economic opportunities, and harmonious relations worldwide.”
The group appears to be mostly devoted to pursuing international agreements or arrangements protecting labor rights and the environment in “fair trade” deals. This is, of course, a major demand of liberal and union groups.
Dutko also says it represented or has “worked with” various “multilateral organizations,” including the U.N.’s International Labor Organization and World Health Organization, and endeavors to “educate” the Congress and others about the “globally respected” work of the U.N. and its agencies.
“Many multi-lateral organizations receive dues allocations from US government, as well as funds ear-marked for projects and programs important to public policies
pursued by the US government,” Dutko says. The implication is that Dutko can keep the taxpayer dollars flowing to such causes.
http://www.aim.org/aim-column/romney-surrounded-by-pro-un-lobbyists/
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Check the long list of clients:
DUTKO WORLDWIDE
http://www.opensecrets.org/lobby/firmsum.php?id=D000021966&year=2010
Great find Star.....Romney trying to say Kaufman isn’t in play in his campaign is simply stupid to deny....but then Romney is a liar and like the snake he is wiggles himslef out of a tight spot.....even if after being exposed...same ol’ tune. “I’m innocent even when proven otherwise”