NAFTA -- How the Day Was Won.
Abstract
This paper explores the strategy employed by the Clinton Administration to get the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed into law. It covers the period from the time the side agreements to NAFTA were signed in August 1993 until the House vote in November 1993. A short history of NAFTA is presented followed by a discussion of the leadership of both the pro-NAFTA and anti-NAFTA factions. An analysis of several key events such as the Perot-Gore debate provides an indication as to the Administration' 5 strategy to gain influence in the House and how it was countered by those who opposed the agreement. The paper concludes with a series of lessons learned which may prove applicable to future battles to pass the Administration's legislative program. This paper explores the strategy employed by the Clinton Administration to get the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed into law. It covers the period from the time the side agreements to NAFTA were signed in August 1993 until the House vote in November 1993. A short history of NAFTA is presented followed by a discussion of the leadership of both the pro-NAFTA and anti-NAFTA factions. An analysis of several key events such as the Perot-Gore debate provides an indication as to the Administration' 5 strategy to gain influence in the House and how it was countered by those who opposed the agreement. The paper concludes with a series of lessons learned which may prove applicable to future battles to pass the Administration's legislative program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA288440
Entities
People
- Don R. Haven
Organizations
- Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy