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On the recordDecember 17, 2013
Congress has to set priorities. If an agreement is negotiated and we do not have TPA, there will be 535 priorities.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin emphasizes the need for Trade Promotion Authority to streamline Congressional priorities.

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