What is important about that aspect is not simply though the commercial aspect.

I think it is imperative that we work through these committees to generate policies that make us stronger for our allies and our relationships.

I commend you for advancing this legislation.

This bill hits that perfectly.

We see that as a tool that we have for an administration to direct foreign policy.

We can't compete with them dollar for dollar and I greatly appreciate your written testimony regarding the BUILD Act.

I don't want it to be confrontational. And I agree, you know, we have seen enough war and death and destruction.

Now, that is a well-made point.

I think the first step here has to be a recognition and a discussion within the United States about where we want to be in 20 or 30 years in Asia.

I say it was the right thing to do, being decisive, number one.

I have to say that I think that the United States should consider coming back to TPP.