We Democrats believe this nation is more than gleaming buildings and the gated communities with their swimming pools and finely manicured lawns.
Trade creates jobs for the unemployed.
When we negotiate for open markets, we're providing new hope for the world's poor. And when we promote open trade, we are promoting political freedom. The big guy and myself had been huddled over bean soup and coffee long enough to watch two sets of customers come and go. It was such a strong signal to my system that I reached for my wallet automatically, pulled out a five, and threw it on the table, gesturing frantically for the big guy to follow me up and out, which he did. The two cops at the counter didn't even notice as we moved through the door at a pretty goof pace and hit the street, not speaking or acknowledging looks at all.