President Obama has been aggressively promoting the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as a "trade" deal that would be very much in America's interest. Yet the negotiations between 12 Pacific Rim nations and more than 600 multinational corporations are being held in strict secrecy, with neither the general public nor Congress permitted to review any of its draft contents. Moreover, the President will soon pressure Congress for so-called "Fast Track" approval, which requires a straight up or down ratification vote, with little opportunity for debate, and none for amendments.
If the TPP is really as beneficial for America as President Obama claims, then he must allow us to see for ourselves. President Obama must release the complete draft text of the TPP to the general public.