There are absolutely products being made with forced labor that are in our grocery stores, in our retail stores.
We need to regulate labor recruiters around the world.
We believe strongly that labor standards in the TPP and other trade agreements should include the same enforcement and d...
I think they are beginning to move--a little bit slowly, but moving.
I believe we can elevate that through a strong labor provision within the TPP, but it has got to be enforceable.
the TPP needs to have enforceable labor commitments, because we have not been able to make the progress by just putting ...
What does that mean, as far as they are ready for TPP? Are they ready for TPP, if they cannot deal with their traffickin...
We absolutely believe that the TIP evaluations are honest reporting and honest grading.
We expect greater progress.
I am proud of the role that the U.S. Helsinki Commission has played.
Only two countries were upgraded.
Well, let me thank both of you, not just for your testimony, but for your commitment in this area.
Many of us support a very high standard--ILO standards in regards to labor in TPP.
corruption is a huge issue. In some cases, it is arguably the biggest issue in the eyes of the people.
Slavery still exists. It exists around the world today, and it is something that we cannot allow to continue.
Trafficking is the modern-day slavery. We understand that.
The fishing industry is notorious for laboring.
We have up to 4 million people in Malaysia that are emigrants.
