The void and move in the direction of lower standards or no standards at all. Right now, there are already countries in the region the gray shading agreements on their own that leads us out. You can bet that those agreements are not focused on protecting workers rights or clean air for thing water or intellectual property or a free and open internet. The choice for us is clear. Help define the shape of global trade and strengthen our security and leadership at the same time. Or cede the Playing Field to countries and actors who dont care about high standards, who would rather ignore the rule of law and would prefer the United States of america to take a backseat in the asiapacific. Let me be clear, we cannot renege on this deal and think that that somehow gives us an advantage and trade or on any other issue. We cant withdraw from tpp and still be viewed as a central player in the pacific rim and undisputed force for peace and prosperity across the globe. We cannot disengage without consequence or advocate our responsibilities. And still expect the world to observe high standards and trust us to keep our word. The question is not trade, but urgent matters, public safety, stability, security. Our partners worldwide need to know that they can always look to the United States for principal leadership. No uncertainty, no doubt. The Transpacific Partnership will send that message loud and clear for the nations of the pacific rim and countries across the globe. I just want to conclude with a brief story. On this day, 75 years ago, a young baseball player named ted williams of the Boston Red Sox stood on the threshold of greatness. It was the last day of the season and williams began the day with a batting average that rounded up to 400. A figure that only a handful of baseball giants had exceeded succeeded. The manager told him he did not expect to play. The scheduled doubleheader that day was meaningless. Once could sit on the bench and not run the risk that is average would drop. Williams responded, of course you would be in the lineup. If he was right to make history, he would do it on the field, not sitting in the dugout. The night before, williams paced the streets for hours and able to sleep. In the afternoon when he dug his spikes into the batters box for the first time, he said, he had been shaking like a leaf. Maybe can guess the rest. He hits a single the first time appeared than a home run. Then another single and another. By the end of the day, he had raised the average to. 406. A number that no other player has approached since. So what does ted williamss batting average have to do with tpp . [laughter] i dont think im stretching. [laughter] for me, the lesson is, and what williams did is you are and how you are viewed by others and what you think of yourself depends on what you do every single day, it is not enough to point to what you might have been able to accomplish in the past, it is about making a commitment to higher standards, demonstrating that every commitment you are going to show it every chance you get. In the same way, tpp is not necessary to show that we can lead. We have been doing that for a long time. By voting yes, we can show we are not about to sit in the dugout and dwell on what we achieved in the past, we are committed to doing more in the future, aiming higher, pushing back the boundaries of what is possible and fostering greater prosperity, and higher batting average for us and our partners along the pacific rim. To do so, just like ted williams the Playing Field that is level and fair to all. Bottom line, i believe tpp is absolutely essential to the economic wellbeing, national security, continuing sustaining leadership in asia of the United States of america across an everchanging globe. I hope that in a few weeks when the election is over and Congress Returns to washington to finish the peoples business, it will take up an approved tpp and take other steps to preserve and protect and defend the best interests of our beloved country. Thanks again to the Wilson Center for inviting me here. [applause] one question. In keeping with the Wilson Center tradition, secretary kerry will take a question. I will pass on my own question. The woman with her hand raised. Wait for the microphone. Thank you for your service and all the work you have done up until today. Thank you for the very comprehensive presentation. I am a vietnameseamerican. I hope everyone listening to you understands clearly, i have one question which includes two parts. Have you talked to our president ial candidates about this . And, how do you think we can get the consensus in congress . Im not allowed im out of politics. Im not in the business right now of engaging with the candidates. I made this piece today because there is an important debate taking place across america. It is important for people to hear the facts, which i think i laid out today very clearly. Vietnam has signed up, they will benefit enormously. I might add, vietnam, the fastestgrowing countries in the region will have labor unions that have a right to strike and engage in negotiation. It is a remarkable who could have imagined that 2530 years ago . This is a sea change. This is what changes relationships and provides opportunities to people. I will let jane answered the other part. I apologize. We understand. We are grateful that you took the question. The Wilson Center is prohibited by our charter from lobbying congress. That doesnt mean we cant express our opinion. Many members of the wilson are in violent agreement as we say with the case for tpp. The problem is the rhetoric in this campaign and the missimpressionists that trade and tpp will take american jobs. I would answer by saying as ambassador carla hill, former special trade representative, the retail case has to be made better to each member of congress. They have to understand that jobs will grow, not disappear. Congress come i hope will vote in the lameduck session that theres no indication yet that the issue will be put up for a vote. I want to thank everyone for coming. Secretary kerry has to leave. [applause] one more thing, go sox [applause] cspan, a desk this weekend, cspan cities tour along with our cable partners. The literary life and history of pueblo,ow, colorado colorado. I think its sort of speaks to how it is a natural place to settle. Back. Feel keep coming tv, Colorado City University Professor and author americank workforce. 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