21st century Quote by Paul Ryan
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“I've said this when I pass the trade promotion authority law, which allows us to get trade agreements. If we write the rules of the global economy, we will succeed in the 21st century. But we have to write those rules, we have to engage, and I think the president [Donald Trump] said Trans-Pacific Partnership is not the way to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony on trade promotion authority, 2015
Advocates that the U.S. must shape global economic rules to thrive in the modern era, rejecting outdated trade deals.
In simple terms: America should lead in setting global trade rules.
Key Takeaway
Work to influence international trade policy.
Themes
trade policy
leadership
globalization
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- multilateral forums
- domestic legislation
Key Concepts
economic sovereignty
cooperation
strategic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can the U.S. balance national interests with global cooperation?
- What alternatives to the TPP exist?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on broad consensus and political will.
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