One of the critical factors in our stunning success has been free trade and the free movement of capital throughout the world. I cant say it any better than Thomas Friedman. who wrote: "People across the world still look to our example of pluralism. which is like no other. If we go Dark Ages. if we go down the road of pitchforkwielding xenophobes. then the whole world will go Dark Ages." "There is a poison loose today. and AmericaAmerica at its bestis the only antidote. Thats why it is critical that we stand by our principles of free trade and welcome the world to do business in our land. as long as there is no security threat." This is a feelgood vote in the heat of the moment that I think the House will live to regret. Its time for us to decide whether we are going to continually respond to 9/11 with a reactive fear. or whether were going to move forward and engage the world with confidence.
Keywords matched
xenophobes