Thailand is the longest standing U.S. ally in Asia.
I want to thank Senator Cardin for working with this date and the witnesses today supporting this important hearing today.
This hearing will come to order.
As we negotiate the TPP and the opening that it creates, is USAID planning on increasing trade capacity-building efforts in the Asia-Pacific...
I want to thank Senator Cardin for his continued efforts in this subcommittee and support for holding this important hearing.
Today's hearing comes at a critical time.
TPP will be a cornerstone of our strategic presence in the Asia-Pacific.
Vietnam must make this reform or miss out on the benefits of TPP.
TPP is also principled. Labor rights objectives are built into the treaty.
Thank you again for putting up with our vote schedule today.