[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 173 (Thursday, December 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  H.R. 3005, TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY

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                               speech of

                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 6, 2001

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to convey my opposition to H.R. 
3005, the Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2001. Had I been present, I 
would have voted ``no''.
  American workers have felt the repercussions of fast track authority 
since the passage of NAFTA. Millions of American jobs have been lost 
since then. Over 20,000 workers in New York State have lost their jobs 
since 1994. My district in Buffalo, New York has been hit particularly 
hard. The passage of TPA will only exacerbate the dire situation the 
working people of Western New York are facing. Hard working Americans 
need trade policy that will protect U.S. jobs and stimulate the 
economy. This bill will not do that.
  I voted against Fast Track in 1997 and 1998. I have been clear in my 
opposition to TPA in 2001. Unfortunately, I did not know this bill 
would be brought to the floor during my absence. Although I did not 
have the opportunity to vote, I remain steadfastly opposed to this 
measure and assure you that had I been able-bodied at the time, my vote 
on H.R. 3005 would have been ``no''.

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