Johnny Isakson actually said...

"I think former Chairman, now Ranking Member Hatch's point on TPA should be noted to this extent."

"I think, every time we look the other way and put off the inevitable--that is, giving the President the authority under TPA that he needs..."

"if we are ever going to get to the goal, which is a foundation for free trade agreements with African countries that are compliant, we ought to have some tiered levels of accomplishment or participati..."

"Without TPA, the administration continues to negotiate from a weaker position, and Congress's priorities are notably absent."