Tom Carper actually said...

"I want to especially thank Ranking Member John Cornyn and his staff for working with our staff and with me to pull together a hearing that examines a vital topic: our trade policy in the Asia-Pacific ..."

"I have had a keen interest in the intersection between trade and national security."

"I will be the first to admit that the TPP agreement was not perfect."

"I firmly believe that any proposal for U.S. reengagement in the region must be based on input from labor, from environment, from business, and society groups throughout our country, as well as Congres..."