If we want more trade in the world, we should establish bilateral trade agreements with other democratic countries. That way we can control the decision-making process. The major economic countries of the world will enter into those agreements.

(Sep 2008)
Voted YES on deterring foreign arms transfers to China. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on paying for AMT relief by closing offshore business loopholes. (Oct 2007)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA Central America Free Trade.

S. Representative for California's 48th congressional district and previously the 46th 45th and 42nd serving since 1989. He is a member of the Republican Party.