Edward Royce actually said...

"Under the TPP agreement, the Vietnamese--and they understand this--are obligated to accept labor unions and the right of assembly and the right to organize."

"I think--we think that the economic engagement that TPP brings, both the incentives and the enforcement mechanisms and safeguards will strengthen the rule of law."

"When I was in Vietnam, the head of the Buddhist church the venerable Thich Quang Do was under house arrest, but I did talk to him about these trade agreements."

"And I intend to see it passed out of the Senate. So that will give us additional leverage, Mr. Smith, on the human rights issue."