Tom Carper

These cyberattacks undermine confidence in digital trade, they also pose a grave national security threat.

We do not want to be on the menu, we want to be at the table.

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 Congress.

Statements like this are not made lightly and must be taken seriously.

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 area.

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 believe we need to be strategic and to work cooperatively with our allies to ensure fairness, transparency, and openness in our e-commerce and data roles.

Multilateral cohesion will be required to advance a strategy in the Pacific based on shared values and interests.

The United States risks not only foregoing this opportunity but becoming increasingly marginalized as the region forges a new future without us.

I'm happy to be your wing man on this subcommittee and in other ways.

One of his first acts as President that former President Trump made was what many of us regard as a misguided and short-sighted decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, TPP, agreement.

If you are not at the table, you may well end up on the menu.

For 7 months, Senator Cornyn and I worked on the subcommittee on a push for the U.S. to get its seat back at the table when it comes to trade in the Asia-Pacific region.

I am happy to work with you and thank you for working with us on the environmental piece.

The power of America's global alliances is a unique instrument, one unavailable to China.

If confirmed, I will work with Ambassador Tai to deepen trade engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.

Full realization of the labor and environmental commitments of the USMCA are key to the agreement's success.

Thank you, Madam President. I hope you are well today. Good to see you and our staff. I rise this morning to applaud the nomination of COL John Tien. He has been selected by our President to serve as the Deputy Secretary of the Department…

I would like to ask unanimous consent to submit for the record a variety of materials that include letters from stakeholders.

Those of us who are privileged to serve here, it is our service to give honor to those who have really sacrificed for this Country.

You have introduced a remarkable woman.

This is an exciting time to be part of the EDA. I am happy that you might have that chance.

Not only was this a, I am tempted to say terrible rule, but obviously not a very thoughtful one.

I strongly support Mr. Prieto's nomination and urge my colleagues to do the same.