We must also make it abundantly clear that we will not tolerate Iran exporting violence and terrorism to our hemisphere. Third, we must reject protectionism and instead embrace the ultimate goal of a Free Trade Area of the Americas. The recently approved free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama was a good step. We need to move forward to bring both Canada and Mexico into the Trans Pacific Partnership. And fourth, we should move aggressively to form a strong energy partnership with Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and opposed Chavez Venezuela. (01:36–01:41)
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Asserts that the recently approved free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama were positive steps.
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