Chuck Grassley actually said...

"I do not oppose FDI, when people outside the United States invest here and create jobs, I generally think that is a very good thing."

"I expect you to engage in much better consultations with the committee regarding U.S. trade policies then we have had under President Obama."

"I believe the President-elect has selected a nominee who will provide a clear channel of communication and be willing to work with Congress on these all-important efforts."

"Proposals to, for example, impose unilateral import tariffs as a key tool of international economic policy need to be carefully evaluated to ensure they do not hurt us at home."