John Kerry explains and defends the TPP (BOG GROUP)

[MBS]

in accepting the (well-deserved) Diplomat of the Year award from Foreign Policy magazine

Whole video is great (recommended!) but comments on TPP start around 37-38 minutes into the video. Takes on knee-jerk reactions (both and against) with the first sentence. . .

[Hoyt]

1. I can hear it now, "Kerry is an oligarch and 3rd Wayer."

[MBS]

3. but he's so much NOT that

as his speech, and the comments of others that evening, make so clear.

[Hoyt]

4. Listening to that video, I was thinking if only he articulated his vision like that in 2004.

[yallerdawg]

2. Great comments on TPP - not your father's trade agreement!

"Diplomat of the Year!"

Go John Kerry!

Another great and trusted Obama pick!

[MBS]

5. Obama has made some truly excellent administrative appointments

One of the most important (and often undervalued, or at least taken for granted) measures of leadership excellence is the people you hire. Strong hiring decisions come from leaders with good instincts and the self-confidence to surround yourself with the best team.

And- just think- almost 7 years now, with unprecedented, daily opposition by small-minded (OK, and also racist) people and NO SCANDALS in this administration.

I'm going to miss this White House.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

6. Bravo Mr Secretary!

Very hard to grasp the details and oversight protection.