We will hold Russia's as well as China's feet to the fire as far as piracy goes.

I look forward to hearing from all of our witness about what it will take to make the President's vision a reality.

I think it would be useful if this committee were to take a look at that because they do superb work in these areas and they do not have the funds and the resources they need for producing the kind of benefits that they can produce if we…

The issues will be resolved this year.

It's time for an upgrade.

I have my fingers crossed, Mr. Secretary, but at the very least, let us make sure our signals are not crossed.

It is disingenuous for the Administration to say: 'Let us work together to create new jobs, but not if it means passing all three trade agreements together.'

I would like to see us pass a free trade agreement with Korea, with Colombia and also with Panama.

It is my sincere hope that we can put politics aside, work out our legitimate differences and approve all three trade agreements this year.

We greatly encourage the members of the Subcommittee to partner with Representatives Nita Lowey and Mary Bono Mack to support this legislation.