Which 1992 Independent presidential candidate famously warned of a 'giant sucking sound' caused by NAFTA?
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Correct answer: H. Ross Perot
Ross Perot used the phrase during a televised debate to illustrate his belief that millions of American jobs would be pulled toward Mexico. His opposition forced the major party candidates to more clearly define their stances on free trade.
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