What kind of signal are we giving to the rest of the world? People are talking about isolationism. What does this vote represent? Does it mean we can't act effectively when the welfare of thousands of people both here and abroad is at stake? I say to my distinguished colleague and ranking member of the Finance Committee, for whom I have the greatest respect, that we will not consider this to be a dead issue.
Addressing concerns about isolationism and the implications of a vote on international welfare.
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