Mike Johanns: “I am absolutely mystified as to why the President of the United States wasn't here, the first day, to ask for trade…”

I think it would be beneficial.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

It is Congress who will create the next housing finance system and that the next housing finance system is not the conservatorship of the FHFA.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Joseph S. Hezir, of Virginia, to…