"We need the relationships that, perhaps, you have described, using diplomacy, and diplomats, and State Department officials, and relationships."
"In my view, one of the pillars that is missing in this administration's efforts to connect the rest of the world and the United States together is trade agreements."
"AGOA is the cornerstone of the United States' economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa but its value is about more than just trade."
"China has requested to engage in that--to enter that agreement, and Great Britain has entered as well."
"China continues to close the gap with the United States."
"I joined with Senators Klobuchar and Thune and Hickenlooper in legislation trying to enforce, encourage the FCC to make decisions about the USF contribution factor."
"I've worked to try to make certain that we don't duplicate in geographic areas the dollars that are coming from a variety of now Federal programs."
"We have so many places that need service to begin with that if we're duplicating one place, we are damaging somebody else."
"I'm looking for a commitment by you and by NIH that there will be a prioritization that NCI competitive cancer grants will be funded in fiscal year 2024."
"I wish you and the Ranking Member well and will pledge to be a good member of this subcommittee to see that we achieve good results for NIH and other things."
"I'm concerned about the competition that will occur for cancer research funding."