discusses an important step we can take right now to secure better trade agreements, which will mean more jobs, a stronger economy, and stronger American leadership in the world.Listen Below
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Learn more about how this legislation helps hardworking people, read the bill, and check out these select excerpts from coverage of Chairman Ryan’s address:
CBS News: “Obama, GOP tag-team over trade deals” “Former vice presidential candidate Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, took up the trade mantle Saturday, in a nod to the ‘two historic trade agreements’ the U.S. is currently negotiating with allies in the Pacific and Europe. … The Wisconsin Republican said his committee was ‘pretty excited’ about TPA, calling it ‘one of the most important things Congress can do for the country right now.’ … ‘TPA will hold the administration accountable and get us the highest quality agreements possible,’ the congressman said.”
The Hill: “Ryan pushes lawmakers to support trade bill” “A top Republican is calling on fellow lawmakers to unite around trade legislation that would help break down barriers for American companies doing business abroad. In the weekly Republican address, House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said that following through with trade agreements in Europe at the Pacific would create jobs and grow the economy. … Ryan, the 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate, said this ‘puts Congress in the driver’s seat’ because they can reject trade agreements they disapprove of.”
Newsmax: “Ryan: Trade Agreement Legislation Will Boost Economic Growth” “Ryan is pushing his fellow lawmakers to approve bipartisan legislation to secure new trade agreements, saying the law will create jobs, boost wages and bring stronger economic growth. … The fact of the matter is, Ryan said, other countries are setting the trade agenda, like China, which is ‘trying to rig the rules in their favor.’ … Nationwide, people are supporting TPA, he said, including farmers, manufacturers, and people from both parties who know what the law would mean to the United States. ‘We’re the only country that can do this,’ he said. ‘We’re the only country that can stand up for free enterprise and the rule of law.’”
Latin Post: “Republican Rep. Paul Ryan Urges Congress to Pass Obama-Backed Trade Bill” “Rep. Paul Ryan is calling on fellow Republicans in Congress to pass trade legislation backed by the Obama Administration that would help American companies conduct business overseas. In the weekly Republican address, the House Ways and Means Committee chairman stated that granting trade agreements in Europe at the Pacific would lead to U.S job creation and economic growth.”
Breitbart: “Ryan: Trade Fast Track ‘One of the Most Important Things Congress Can Do’” “Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) pushed trade promotion authority as ‘one of the most important things Congress can do for the country right now’ during Saturday’s GOP Weekly Address.”
Investor’s Business Daily: “GOP’s Paul Ryan: We need TPA to hold the president accountable”
ABC News Radio: “In this week’s Republican address, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin spoke of new legislation regarding Congressional control over new trade agreements he argues will create jobs and boost wages to fuel economic growth. Ryan, the House Ways & Means Committee Chairman, said the proposed ‘trade promotion authority’ bill is widely supported by farmers, manufacturers, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.”
