U.S. Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade today issued the following statement regarding the cloture vote on trade promotion authority in the Senate:
"We've always known any vote regarding trade would be difficult. Unfortunately, we need more leadership from President Obama to convince members of his own party that breaking down barriers so American companies can sell their products overseas is good for American workers. Too many are using scare tactics when talking about trade. Unfortunately, not enough Democrats were willing to vote today to ensure transparency and accountability by passing trade promotion authority. It's time for President Obama to step up and insist on separating fact from fiction about trade."