I want to clarify that the negotiators and I believe Senator Daschle and I are prepared to support the components of this compromise agreement even though not all of it was in the TAA area. Obviously, other amendments may be offered on trade promotion assistance, and we will have an opportunity to offer those. But we will defend the components of the compromise.
Discussing support for a compromise agreement related to trade promotion assistance.
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