I, as all my colleagues know, do not like Fast Track, I do not like free trade. But I like less the idea of weakening this President in this time of great national emergency. For that reason, this time, this once, I am voting yes.
Addressing the decision to support Fast Track in light of national security concerns after the September 11 attacks.
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