Joe Courtney actually said...

"the advantages far outweigh the status quo in terms of the U.S., again, becoming a full signatory."

"So even though we obviously have a national interest, which all of the witnesses have talked about in that part of the world--we are a Pacific nation--the fact of the matter is is that we, again, coul..."

"We are just paying an enormous price in terms of American credibility, moral authority, and our ability to act in the region effectively."

"I mean, we really need to get off the bench and get into the arena in terms of having an impact on critical decisions."