Trade creates new opportunities for America's workers, enhances the standard of living for our citizens.

U.S. trade with other countries is a good thing.

For America to be able to succeed at the trade negotiating table and to set the rules for a fair international marketplace, we must speak with one voice in our demands.

Failure in these negotiations would have a negative impact on our economy.

Labor and the environment will be core, enforceable elements in trade agreements going forward.

In my view, the legislation under debate this week--and in the weeks ahead--is all about fighting for the Oregon brand and the American brand.

The NAM strongly supports the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act introduced last week by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, Senate Finance Ranking Member Ron Wyden, and House Ways and Means…

There is only one legislative tool with a proven track record, and that is TPA.

The heart of the problem really is to clarify the standard of intent that is required.

That is why I am a cosponsor of the FAIR Act, along with my colleague, Senator Rand Paul.

Now, many of the problematic forfeitures tend to arise in the context of structuring and the Department of Justice and IRS recently announced new policies regarding structuring forfeitures.

And just to be clear, you do not, I take it, have a problem with the Government seizing property that was involved in a crime, seizing property from someone who was involved in a crime and where guilt is adequately proven.

The Constitution says that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Right. My understanding is that some trace the civil forfeiture laws that we have today back to what was known at common law as the Deodand, which was based on a theory that the object--an object that was used in killing somebody…

The fundamental question is, should Americans continue to subsidize the risk that is incurred by this Bank? It has failed consistently to meet its congressionally-imposed mandates.

Thank you Mr. Chairman and thanks to all of you for your testimony it has been very informative today.

H.R. 9 has a provision which requires, you are not entitled to enhanced damages unless you identify the patent.

I think that is an idea that is worthy of consideration. And there is a lot of merit to it for a couple of reasons.