Kevin Roberts: “about a month ago there was a headline in one of the publications that people pay attention to that read: ``Senate…”

“about a month ago there was a headline in one of the publications that people pay attention to that read: ``Senate Republicans Amp Up Pressure for an USMCA Vote.'' USMCA, by the way, is an acronym for the new trade agreement between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. I initially thought it was ``United States Marine Corps Always,'' but that is not the case. About nine of us came to the floor and pointed out this was imperative, and if we were going to have a new trade agreement to replace NAFTA, if we could at least get some price recovery and also make some progress with regard to Canada and Mexico--historically great trading partners--it might be a good thing to get the USMCA passed. That was a month ago. We were assured, at that particular time, by folks over in the House of Representatives--our colleagues over there--that they would do everything in their power to see if we could get it done. It is not done. Still, it is not done. Still, farmers, ranchers, growers, and everybody connected with agriculture, and, for that matter, trade, certainly have been waiting and waiting. Times in farm country, as I think most people know, are pretty rough these days. So at least passing USMCA would be something everybody could agree to. I rise in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement again--1 month later. It is time to move forward and pass this important legislation now.…”