Edwards at IAMAW Forum
Posted by pointblankpolitics on August 30, 2007
John Edwards appeared at Disney World Tuesday for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers forum, rousing applause for his support of unions and American-made products. From CNN:
Edwards was clearly popular with the group, several times drawing standing ovations, including once when he said weapons and equipment used by America’s military needs to be made in the United States. He said now tanks and ammunition for M16 rifles are being made in other countries.
“If your tax dollars are being used to produce the products that keep America safe, that provide defense for the American people, those jobs should remain in the United States of America,” Edwards said.
He also said as president he would ask residents to conserve energy and said the nation needs to focus on being a leader in creating alternative energy. He said he wants a national cap on carbon dioxide emissions that is lowered each year.
“We are the worst polluter on the planet. We are 4 percent of the world’s population, we’re putting out 25 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas,” Edwards said. “America’s going to have to change.”
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“I have no apologies whatsoever for what I’ve done with my life,” he said to loud cheers. “My entire life has been about the same cause, which is making sure wherever you come from, whatever your family is, whatever the color of your skin, you get a real chance to do something great in this country.”
John Edwards will be a great President for all of the workers of our country. It’s time we have someone as our President who will side with workers, rather than big corporations.
