[witty_username]

But it will be discussed in the public once it is finalized and IIRC the U.S. Congress has 60 days to pass it.

[Xylakant]

Changing an already finished agreement will be a major undertaking, bordering on the impossible. The Congress can either pass or not pass it, which biases the vote heavily. Having the opportunity to present a negotiated document implies the opportunity to anchor the discussions starting point.

[caoilte]

At least that's more time than Congress got to think about bailing out Wall Street in 2008.