I believe our world's future looks promising. In the Senate, two committees Finance and Commerce, Science and Transportation oversee trade. As a member of both these two committees, I can attest to the benefits of free and fair trade in Louisiana and beyond. To sustain the peace and economic growth we experienced over the past decade, we must encourage the global exchange of resources, products and ideas. We can accomplish this through free and fair trade.
Trading partners have a vested interest in maintaining peaceful relations.
Freedom from fear is eternally linked with freedom from want. It has been shown time and time again that if the standard of living in any country goes up, so does its purchasing power and that such a rise encourages a better standard of living in neighboring countries with whom it trades. Imports equip us with some of the raw materials and resources we need for our businesses, and ensure variety for the American consumer. Exports, on the other hand, can multiply profits for American businesses. Ninety-six percent of the world's population live outside America's borders.