Washington D.C., May 25, 2007 / 08:50 am
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) said it welcomes the recent announcement of the bipartisan trade policy as a significant step in creating a more just and equitable U.S. trade policy.
“At a time of deep polarization in our country, your announcement also marks a refreshing example of consensus and cooperation among political leaders, one that should be expanded to other areas of our national debate,” wrote Bishop Thomas Wenski in a recent letter on behalf of the USCCB.
The letter was addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson, and Ambassador Schwab. Bishop Wenski is the metropolitan of Orlando and chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Policy
He said the proposed policy offers a credible response to a major question facing the U.S.: How can the country shape trade policy so that it lifts up workers and their families here and abroad, ensures access to life-saving medicines for those who need them, and protects God’s creation?