On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Every President literally since Franklin Roosevelt has had this authority, and I am glad that President Obama has chosen to request it.
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congress.govEvery President literally since Franklin Roosevelt has had this authority, and I am glad that President Obama has chosen to request it.
Thune highlights the historical precedent of Trade Promotion Authority being requested by past presidents.
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