In light of recent comments by Presidential hopeful Senator John McCain (R-AZ), stating that “You gotta stand on principle. I believe in the principle of free trade” plus this video, Democratic candidate for Congress in NY-26, Jon Powers, released the following statement:

“John McCain is engaging in a free trade tour through the hemisphere touting his willingness to negotiate with ‘almost any country willing to negotiate fairly with us.’ When he comes to Western New York, I hope he sees that free trade created jobs in Mexico, not here,” Powers said.

“When I talk to working men and women across the district they’re not looking for an advantage; they’re looking for a level playing field. They understand it is important that we enforce labor and environmental standards.

“We do have to stand on principle. I stand up for the working men and women of Western New York.”

Powers has been endorsed by the New York State AFL-CIO, Western New York Council of the Communications Workers of America; Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 22; National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 3; and UNITE-HERE, Rochester Regional Joint Board in the past week.

McCain may believe in the principle of free trade but his actions don’t support the practice of helping Americans keep jobs. Jon Powers stands on principle and follows through with actions and plans that will help Western New Yorkers.

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