It's my expectation that Ambassador Tai and this committee can begin to chart a new path forward when it comes to transparency, consultation, and ultimately, approval of trade agreements.

It is very frustrating.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I thank all of you for being here and for your service.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation reinforces parents' indisputable rights to the protection and education of their children. We have seen…

I am deeply concerned about China's growing influence across Latin America and the Caribbean.

I appreciate Senator Menendez's leadership to get us there.

Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution of the United States.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, and 52; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be…

Let me be clear: Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution.

I think it is important to make sure we get the right people at the table as we establish what those levels are.

Great, I appreciate that.

Have you got any thoughts on how we can harmonize regulations, including between state and federal levels, without making them overly prescriptive?

Cybersecurity only works when everyone is talking.

Thank you, Mr. Chair and Mr. Ranking Member. Thank all of you for taking the time and being with us.

I think the government has to be careful about how and if it shares threat information.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks to both you and the Ranking Member for holding the hearing today and I appreciate the witnesses being here.

I could not be more supportive of that.

But today in 2023, given all the challenges that our world economy is facing, these are critical questions we have to ask.