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Rep. Denny Heck: NO on Fast Track, ‘We can do better’

heck-dennyWASHINGTON, D.C. (June 11, 2015) — Prior to a potential vote tomorrow on granting “Fast Track” Trade Promotion Authority, U.S. Rep. Denny Heck (D-WA) has released the following statement:

“Trade is a vital part of Washington’s economy. There is no doubt about that. Trade does not, however, exist in a vacuum, and for any agreement to be successful, we need to think bigger picture. Investing in our infrastructure, implementing comprehensive immigration reform, and reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank are some of the priorities that are being ignored during this debate. If we want to build an economy ready to compete with the rest of the world, we need to broaden this trade effort to include a commitment to actions that will bolster our economy back home.

“Accordingly, and after a great amount of input from constituents in the 10th District, I will vote no on trade promotion authority, known as fast track. I am open to trade legislation that enhances our ability to better compete in a global economy, but this approach is piecemeal and does not do enough to advance the interests and potential of the hard-working Americans I represent. We can do better.”

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