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Getting more transparency in our trade policy has been a top priority for me.

I strongly believe any new or renegotiated trade agreements should build on what the United States has achieved in past agreements.

I believe that we should address currency manipulations in trade agreements, because currency values have an immense impact on imports and exports.

In your testimony, you state that one of your top priorities at the WTO will be addressing the fact that too many members claim 'developing nation' status.

I agree that the recent escalation in use of competition laws to the detriment of U.S. companies is an issue of concern.

I certainly agree with you that China gets unfettered access to our markets while throwing up barrier after barrier for our companies.

The lives and livelihoods of the people in Cedar Rapids are just as important as those of individuals who reside in those coastal areas with higher property values.

I don't respond a lot to what the president is saying because you know what if I'm going to talk, I want to talk about the things I'm working on and the things that are important to Iowa.

I don't know whether it is four, five, or six, but some Senators would like to have colloquy on the issue of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, and I ask unanimous consent that we have that privilege. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore…

I believe Mr. Azar is more than capable of responding to what have so far been empty criticisms.

I hope to get his commitment to produce and releasing this report as soon as possible, once he's confirmed.

CHIP needs to be extended by January 19th, and I'm going to do all I can to make sure we get it done.

We're not talking about anything unethical. We're not talking about a nominee attempting to unduly profit off his government position.

I would hope that my colleagues would want to avoid creating standards or setting new precedents where work in the private sector is somehow a knock against a nominee.

I am generally in favor of increased transparency within our health-care system.

If confirmed, I would be happy to work with Congress to make sure the program appropriately covers and pays for technologies.

I was one of the lead sponsors of the DATA 2000 law, along with then Senators Biden and Levin.

How will you approach fixing the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program so that it is properly overseen and taxpayers' losses are kept to a minimum?