America Quote by Bernie Sanders
“And the reason that I was one of the first, not one of the last to be in opposition to the TPP is that American workers should not be forced to compete against people in Vietnam today making a minimum wage of $0.65 an hour. Look, what we have got to do is tell corporate America that they cannot continue to shut down. We've lost 60,000 factories since 2001. They're going to start having to, if I'm president, invest in this country - not in China, not in Mexico.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Political Rally, United States, 2024
The speaker argues against trade agreements like TPP that undercut American workers, urging domestic investment over outsourcing.
In simple terms: Opposes trade deals harming US workers, calls for local investment.
Key Takeaway
Support fair trade and local jobs.
Themes
economics
labor
trade
politics
Mood
critical
motivational
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- labor advocacy
- industrial strategy
Key Concepts
protectionism
economic nationalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How balance protect workers and global trade?
- What policies can boost domestic manufacturing?
A Different Perspective
Protectionism can raise consumer prices.
![“As the longest serving Independent in the history of the United States Congress, as somebody who came into office by defeating an incumbent Democratic mayor in Burlington, Vermont, I know something about third party politics. And I respect Jill [Stein].” quote by Bernie Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/94c/bernie-sanders-233_congress_as-the-longest-serving-independent-in-th_10777.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
