Executive Branch

There are a number of things that all need to fall into place in a really tight timeline [in order for the Trans-Pacific Partnership to get done].

The fact that [President Obama and Prime Minister Abe] couldn’t bring [the Trans-Pacific Partnership] together for the prime minister’s visit, I think it’s a missed opportunity.

Historically we know that trade negotiations and campaigns do not mix well. We know that it is a very divisive issue for Democrats.