I appreciate Senator Menendez's leadership to get us there.

It's my expectation that Ambassador Tai and this committee can begin to chart a new path forward when it comes to transparency, consultation, and ultimately, approval of trade agreements.

The United States cannot conclude agreements with Japan, Indonesia, or the EU that leave issues facing our American exporters without remedies.

Let me be clear: Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution.

Congress's role in U.S. trade policy is defined by the Constitution of the United States.

But today in 2023, given all the challenges that our world economy is facing, these are critical questions we have to ask.

I am deeply concerned about China's growing influence across Latin America and the Caribbean.

I want to commend Senator Menendez of New Jersey for his leadership in the effort to promote these transparency reforms.

It's my expectation that Ambassador Tai and this committee can begin to chart a new path forward when it comes to transparency, consultation, and ultimately, approval of trade agreements.

I know we have done a lot in this committee on mental health, but we have to do more.

we have a youth mental health epidemic in America, a mental health crisis in America.