Democratic AZ Governor; Designee for Secretary of Homeland Security
Expedite transport of goods to and from Arizona
Trade with Mexico represents another tremendous opportunity to expand Arizona’s economy. I have worked hard this year to enhance our already-strong relations with Mexico through productive meetings with President Fox and Sonora Governor Eduardo Bours.
My administration continues to work through the Arizona-Mexico Commission and our counterparts in Mexico to further develop the Canamex Corridor and Cyberport capabilities to expedite the transport of goods to and from Arizona.
Source: 2004 State of the State speech to Arizona Legislature
Jan 12, 2004
Build a rule-based global trading system.
Napolitano adopted the manifesto, "A New Agenda for the New Decade":
Write New Rules for the Global Economy The rise of global markets has undermined the ability of national governments to control their own economies. The answer is neither global laissez faire nor protectionism but a Third Way: New international rules and institutions to ensure that globalization goes hand in hand with higher living standards, basic worker rights, and environmental protection. U.S. leadership is crucial in building a rules-based global trading system as well as international structures that enhance worker rights and the environment without killing trade. For example, instead of restricting trade, we should negotiate specific multilateral accords to deal with specific environmental threats.
Goals for 2010
Conclude a new round of trade liberalization under the auspices of the World Trade Organization.
Open the WTO, the World Bank, and International Monetary Fund to wider participation and scrutiny.
Strengthen the International Labor Organization’s power to enforce core labor rights, including the right of free association.
Launch a new series of multinational treaties to protect the world environment.
Source: The Hyde Park Declaration 00-DLC1 on Aug 1, 2000
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