Lets consider what happens if CAFTA fails. Rejecting the pact would be seen by our Central American partners as American disengagement from a region important to our security. Thousands of apparel production jobs would likely be lost as they move production facilities from Central America to China. further exacerbating illegal immigration to the United States. It would signal to the people of Central America that the support of the United States for their freedom and prosperity is more rhetorical than real--even in a winwin situation for both sides. It would have a devastating effect on our effort to lower trade barriers with other partners around the world and to push forward the Doha round of multilateral talks and put another notch in the post of the special interests as they despoil the public good for their private gain.
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