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Kevin Brady: One of the excuses we hear from people that do not support this is that Congress has no say in this legislation. The…

On the recordDecember 5, 2001
One of the excuses we hear from people that do not support this is that Congress has no say in this legislation. The President negotiates it and usurps our constitutional power, that we have no say in shaping what an agreement will look like. My understanding is that the legislation provides more consultation than ever in history, but what are the gentleman's thoughts?
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Kevin Brady
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the role of Congress in trade legislation during a floor debate.

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