Political Quotes

“I appreciate Chairman Neal for yielding me the time. In my congressional district, I represent more than 9,600 family farms and 90,000 labor households. I have toured my district many times and was fortunate enough to bring the Speaker of the House into the State of Illinois over the summer to meet with our family farmers. Trade is one of the top issues people back home bring up to me, and the message that they deliver is loud and clear: We need a strong trade deal with broad-based support to help both America's farmers and our labor communities. I have worked to help bring parties to the table and reach a deal that works for everyone. I am proud to say that the United States- Mexico-Canada trade agreement is that deal. The USMCA outlines protections for labor that will make America better prepared to expand opportunities for our workforce. It builds on trade relationships critical to our agriculture markets, and it represents the strongest trade enforcement mechanisms our country has ever seen. I am proud to cast my vote to support this step forward and to help build the foundation for future trade agreements.”