Paul Tonko: “Thank you, Representative DeLauro. You strike a very encouraging cord at the end of your comments. The American public…”

“Thank you, Representative DeLauro. You strike a very encouraging cord at the end of your comments. The American public needs to be engaged, if you believe that Congress should have overview responsibility, a checks and balances agenda, because these agreements need to be front and center about the well- being of American workers, and so call into this process, reach into this process, and share your opinion with those who speak for you in the House. Is a fast track a thing you want to see--without the information exchange--or do you want Congress to review these contracts and understand what impact there will be on the American economy, on American jobs, on standards for the environment, for public safety, for child labor laws, a number of things? We appreciate your comments. Ms. DeLAURO. I would just make one other point. So many years ago, when we were discussing the Affordable Care Act, the American public said: Read the bill. That is what we are asking to do, very simply, to read the bill before we vote on it.”