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Marcy Kaptur: I urge a ``no'' vote on the Thomas bill so we can ultimately bring up the Rangel-Levin bill which takes an important…

On the recordDecember 6, 2001
I urge a ``no'' vote on the Thomas bill so we can ultimately bring up the Rangel-Levin bill which takes an important step to restore this body's constitutional mandate in trade making so that trade regimes lift all people. Why pass another same-old same-old trade bill that will bring us more lost jobs, more bankrupt farmers with the lowest prices in history with growing trade deficits every single year. Fast Track procedures simply do not work. This Congress has the ability to write trade agreements that leaves no sector behind, recognizes worker rights, and a clean safe environment for each of the world's citizens. Put a human face on globalization; vote ``no'' on the Thomas bill and let us meet our constitutional obligations in this Chamber to write trade bills that work for everyone.
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

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Opposing the Thomas bill and advocating for the Rangel-Levin bill during a debate on trade policy.

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