Yes, we do. In fact, more Americans are out of work at the moment than during the worst point of the Great Recession.

Unfortunately, with regard to the second objective, progress is disappointing.

But what we need is a USTR that can enforce, negotiate, and consult at the same time.

The administration must be strong when it comes to trade policy, and that requires a close partnership between Congress and the U.S. Trade Representative.

If the Biden administration wants a worker-centered trade policy, then the logical--and only sensible course--is to adopt a trade policy that creates as many high-paying jobs as possible.

What we need to do right now is to speed up the journey for everyone by fully reopening our economy and executing an ambitious and sound trade policy.

You may, of course, have your own good reasons, but to date you have not offered an adequate explanation.

It is important to have something that will actually be consumed and enjoyed.

If the standards are unattainable or overly complicated the program will fail.

The President's 2021 trade policy agenda opens with two objectives: one, ending the COVID-19 pandemic; and two, strengthening the economy.

If the United States is to pursue a worker-centered trade policy, we need to be mindful that American workers lose when China writes the rules.

I think that this all shows that it is really important for the administration to promptly name nominees for the Chief IP Negotiator and for Ambassador to the WTO.

The Supreme Court noted 60 years ago that the President is strongest when he acts pursuant to an authorization of Congress--and is potentially powerless when he acts in defiance.

I hope that you will maintain the white potato as an allowable under the school meal and WIC programs.

It is our job as elected officials to make sure the program aligns with what parents approve of and what farmers can produce.

Can I just point out that there truly is a cost to this, and that cost does not necessarily bear improvement.

Yes, I agree with that and, of course, that is one thing that we have all been focused on.

That's not what I said.