Rep. Blumenauer Statement on Release of TPP Text

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) released the following statement on the release of the final text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement:

“I fought hard for a better Trade Promotion Authority so that this day would come – when every Oregonian, not just well-connected lobbyists and politicians, could review and scrutinize trade agreements, months before they could be signed. I’m committed to trade done right. This is a critical improvement in the process that makes such an outcome more likely.

“Throughout the entire TPP negotiating process, I fought for provisions aligned with Oregon’s values, including strong and enforceable environmental and labor provisions. Now that the TPP is complete and the final text released, I will be carefully reviewing this agreement – alongside my colleagues and Oregonians. I look forward to the added insight that this transparent and open process will, for the first time, allow. Now we can all assess the agreement and conclude whether Oregon and the world are better with or without it."

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