06/24/2009
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"Will the Trump administration use TPA to pass trade deals without amendment from Congress, which really cuts our constituents out of this and cuts Congress out?"
"U.S. leadership is paramount. If we left a political vacuum, it would likely be filled by countries that might not necessarily share our interests, such as Russia and try and China."
"this could raise some real conflicts for you in terms of doing your job."
"During my time in Congress, I've supported some trade agreements and opposed others that I believed hurt American workers and chipped away at environmental protections."