George Holding: “I would like to thank Chairmen Ryan, Sessions, and Tiberi for their tireless effort to move us closer to realizing trade…”

“I would like to thank Chairmen Ryan, Sessions, and Tiberi for their tireless effort to move us closer to realizing trade deals that will unlock new markets and bolster our national security. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of both the rule in front of us today and the trade promotion authority legislation we will consider tomorrow. The benefits of increased free and fair trade are well established and undeniable. For companies in my State, the pending trade deals would remove tariff barriers and unlock doors for businesses such as Morris & Associates, who export the world's best poultry chilling equipment; or a company like Cummins Engine in my State to export U.S.- made engines; and to allow countless farms in my district and State to export hogs, chickens, tobacco, and sweet potatoes all across the globe. This means increased productivity, which means better wages and more jobs. More importantly, Mr. Speaker, TPA is about empowering Congress, making sure that this body and the people's elected representatives keep tight reins on this President. Now, I am certainly no supporter of the President's laundry list of unconstitutional actions from immigration, to his administration's unilateral attempts to salvage the sinking ship that is ObamaCare, which is why TPA is needed. The President is going to negotiate trade deals whether or not we pass TPA.…”