The difference between principled opposition to the TPP vs. opposing this particular deal today

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36. She talked frequently and specifically about the TPP

While you and I did not know what and do not know what the provisions in the TPP are, Hillary was the Secretary of State. It was her job to know what was being negotiated and what the non-negotiable issues were.

I am not a protectionist.

The reason that the participation of multiple countries is a problem is that once we agree to a multinational agreement, it is very hard to refuse in whole or part to trade with one partner to the agreement.

When we enter into a complex, multinational agreement, we give up our ability to use the leverage of our trade or refusal to trade with a country that violates human rights or treats workers unfairly or manipulates currencies or does other things that are against fair play.

A multinational agreement takes away from our national sovereignty.

It gives up our autonomy in trade to the agreement and the body that manages and enforces the agreement.

That is why I oppose multinational trade agreements. They are incompatible with our concept of national sovereignty and our independence as a nation. They are not compatible with our Constitution.