I think these actions are in disregard of WTO rules. I think they are fundamentally disruptive to innovation.

I believe strongly that the country needs a vigorous, proactive approach to identifying and remedying unfair trade practices.

Let us plan to talk about it some more. I would like that to be online so the American people can be a fuller partner in this debate.

I think it's very encouraging the way people work together without regard to agency.

Water, as Chairman Wyden takes a drink, it's critical to our lives.

I strongly support the President's commitment.

Those funds have been used to support every single county across the United States.

What I would like you to tell us is, if confirmed, will you use all the tools that you have to stand up for America's agricultural exports so that they do not face discriminatory treatment in these foreign markets?

I hope that you will join me in supporting more of those kinds of programs.

Governor Rick Scott represents Florida on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.

Well, I would be interested in any more facts or suggestions that any of the folks here this morning may have in that regard.

I have increased confidence, in light of the testimony that I have heard and read, that these projects are being handled in a very thoughtful and deliberate way.

Thank you, Senator Nelson.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

We have a responsibility to future generations to restore the Gulf.

Is that happening quickly and fully enough?

I talk about investing in three areas: one of those is to invest in a world-class workforce; the second area is to invest in infrastructure, broadly defined; and the third area is in R&D that can be commercialized.

There are real concerns. They are an important trading partner and a really important nation for us to get along well with.