Byron Dorgan: “I certainly respect his view, but I don't share his view that this amendment would in any way be unconstitutional. I…”

“I certainly respect his view, but I don't share his view that this amendment would in any way be unconstitutional. I believe the amendment, if I modify it, would be less likely to achieve its purpose. If I don't modify it, I think it is a stronger initiative that says to the administration, this is what the Congress aspires to achieve with respect to changing the secrecy by which dispute tribunals in NAFTA are now conducted. I would prefer we not modify it in order that it be a stronger initiative. I do not see this as in any way being unconstitutional. It is in perfect concert with our constitutional responsibilities.”