Batchelder skewers Brown on trade

In an Aug. 13 op-ed in the Myrtle Beach Sun News, Republican Bob Batchelder castigates U.S. Rep. Henry Brown for voting to steal American jobs and give them to foreigners.

First, Batchelder notes the SC Republican Party platform deplores the loss of jobs to overseas companies and supports "a sound and strong import policy that insures a fair and level playing field." But, says Batchelder:

"Action: Recently passed legislation supported by our own U.S. Rep. Henry Brown, R-S.C., that expands present trade agreements to China and beyond, directly resulting in jobs being taken out of the United States.

"In manufacturing, during the past 36 months, more than 3.5 million jobs have gone overseas. In South Carolina, the job loss during the past year is 14,800. These losses are a direct result of unfair trade laws our officials have approved....

"The example of a return to sound fiscal management has been set at our state level. We should follow this example and demand better leadership from our national leaders."

Thanks again Henry for all you don't do to help hard-working Americans.