I appreciate listening to the testimony that was here.
Are our concerns not important to you?
the Part 83 procedures--quote--'are not based on standards or guidelines established by Congress, whose power to regulat...
the proposed rule to Part 83 does not uphold high standards. It guts them. The proposal is fundamentally flawed.
It is appropriate to acknowledge the damage that was caused.
I know this because, more often than not, I was the one bringing it up.
Those concerns are, in my view, unfounded.
Our legislation will fix that.
Labor and the environment will be core, enforceable elements in trade agreements going forward.
I oppose the TAA program, but... I understand it is necessary to maintain Democratic support for TPA.
We need to be leading the world on trade, writing the rules, and setting standards.
Trade is an essential element of a healthy economy.
Hopefully, with your help, we will be able to have enough votes on both sides to be able to pass this.
Make no mistake, failure on these negotiations would have a negative impact on our economy.
I want to thank Ranking Member Wyden for his support and assistance thus far.
America needs an entirely new trade negotiating authority, not minor tweaks at the margin.
The United States should be a leader in international trade. We should be setting the standards and making the rules.
