He has considerable
expertise and experience in the international trade field having completed hundreds of projects for such organizations as the Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canadian International Development Agency, Canadian Commercial Corporation, Forum for International Trade Training, and Team Canada Inc..
He called Israel (D - Huntington) «a true model for one to follow,» saying that even though he had held a top Democratic leadership post and gained an
expertise in
foreign affairs, he had still paid close attention to the needs of district residents.