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

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

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.

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

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

If we want to create more opportunity and high-paying jobs here at home, we need to open more foreign markets to U.S. goods and services.

I respectfully request that you investigate Morocco's export quota on Gigartina and, if necessary, seek consultations with the government of Morocco to resolve the issue in a manner that is consistent with all relevant WTO and FTA…

Bipartisan majorities of the House and the Senate have insisted that currency manipulation should be addressed.

Those concerns are, in my view, very unfounded.

I want to thank Ranking Member Wyden for his support and assistance thus far.

I stated plainly that U.S. trade with foreign countries is a good thing, and I said that TPA is the best tool Congress has in its arsenal to help influence and facilitate trade.

Many members of Congress from both parties and in both chambers are on record either praising or criticizing that bill.

We appreciate you, Mr. Ambassador, and with that, we will recess until further notice by the chair.

Congress must not agree to fast-track a fast-track bill right now.

The United States should be a leader in international trade. We should be setting the standards and making the rules.

I know this because, more often than not, I was the one bringing it up.

If we can get this done--and I believe we will; I believe we will have this basically agreed to before the end of this day.

America needs an entirely new trade negotiating authority, not minor tweaks at the margin.