Chuck Grassley said "We need to get him in place at the USTR, because it is a very important job and a lot of negotiations are coming up." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 13, 2017

We need to get him in place at the USTR, because it is a very important job and a lot of negotiations are coming up.

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Grassley stresses the importance of confirming Lighthizer for trade negotiations.

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