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Let me add that the Senator from Wisconsin has done nothing to address my concerns regarding the constitutional infirmity of his amendment. As I have already stated, my colleague's amendment would expose individuals to criminal and civil…
I would say to the contrary, every country is eager to have American investment.
Absolutely. I applaud and congratulate the Senator from New York for his leadership, not only during the current session but down through the years in this most important trade policy. We look forward to bringing home the bacon in the next…
I also point out our committee in the last 2 years reported this legislation out because there is strong bipartisan support for fast track to be granted to the President, this President, by both Republicans and Democrats.
What kind of signal are we giving to the rest of the world? People are talking about isolationism. What does this vote represent? Does it mean we can't act effectively when the welfare of thousands of people both here and abroad is at…
I will make a few comments because I have to say the vote just taken represents a sad day for America because it gives the wrong signal both to our people here at home and to those who were looking forward to this legislation as a means of…
That do not now exist. Exactly. So that, as I say, this is a sad day for the country, and it is a sad for Delaware as well. Let me say to the American workers, to our friends abroad, and our many supporters in the Senate gallery--I think I…
America is not losing its manufacturing sector. By any measure, it is doing a lot better than some of my distinguished colleagues seem to think.
I point out it is projected by the industry itself that adoption of this legislation will create in the next 5 years approximately 121,000 jobs, that it will result in markets exceeding roughly $8.8 billion. The purpose of this legislation…
But overall, our country has never had a longer period of growth and prosperity than we are enjoying and have enjoyed. It has been enjoyed under two Presidents. Isn't it ironic we are here debating whether or not we should extend these…
Can I make one further observation and get the Senator's reaction to it? The irony of what is before us is, if we enact this legislation, it will help the very industries about which we are concerned.
I ask the distinguished Senator what will happen if we do not act on this legislation with respect to these American workers?