I think Pat's quote is too simplistic...free trade has created jobs...companies that make profit expand, thereby creating more jobs...Look at the economies of nations that greatlty restrict free trade...their job markets are not pretty, to say the least.
Well that's what the debate is about. Those that benefit vs those that don't - majority wins. Looking at my newspaper I don't see the jobs created by 'free trade'. Maybe yours does.
What is missing in the politician's 'free trade' is the equation - we buy from you, you buy from us. Trade negotiations should produce trade balance, then it's win-win.
Now all we do is export jobs and the dollars to buy America. That for us is 'lose-lose'.