SECRETARY EVANS STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY
Todays
bi-partisan vote by the Senate to grant President Bush Trade Promotion
Authority sends a strong signal to financial markets and to capital
cities around the globe that the U.S. will once again lead the world
on trade.
The
benefits of expanding trade are felt around every kitchen table and
on every farm, Main Street and factory floor across America. TPA means
more, higher-paying jobs for American workers, farmers and ranchers
and a higher quality of life for all American families.
Congress
has now passed one of the most basic and effective ways to strengthen
our nations economic security. Both the House and the Senate
should be commended for passing this historic legislation and for
acting on one of President Bushs top legislative priorities.