In no way should that be used as a bargaining chip on this bill. It is outrageous. Members should not have to choose between programs that they support, like TAA and AGOA, and then supporting fast track. These procedural gimmicks are outrageous, and they are fundamentally dishonest. If Members fall for this maneuver, we not only risk imperiling the TAA, a program that many of our constituents rely on, but also AGOA. We have got to vote ``no'' on this bill, ``no'' to attaching TAA to AGOA. Let's get back to the drawing board and come up with a real fair, free, and transparent trade bill. {time} 1145
Bill Lee: “In no way should that be used as a bargaining chip on this bill. It is outrageous. Members should not have to choose…”
On the recordJune 18, 2015
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