Vito Fossella: “Mr. Speaker, I think at this point just let me note that the power under this legislation is granted to not an…”

“Mr. Speaker, I think at this point just let me note that the power under this legislation is granted to not an individual, but the office of a presidency. And the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Taylor), my good friend, acknowledges Congress still maintains its right as vested in the United States Constitution, because at the end of the day we have the right to vote ``yes'' or ``no'' on the underlying legislation. The reality is that throughout our Nation's history there are people who look inward constantly to create jobs and those who look outward to determine that there are no limits to America's horizons. And we demonstrate time and time again, the hard-working people that I represent, that we can trade freely and fairly throughout this world and create wealth, not just for the people of this country but throughout this great world of ours. The reality is that we are talking about free and fair trade. Not looking inward, but looking outward. The people on Staten Island that I represent go to work every single day with no limits to their horizons. I say let us continue that growth.”