Pat Roberts: “I am referring, as the Chairman has indicated, as well, to the collapse and bankruptcy of MF Global.”

Instead of going bilateral, bilateral, bilateral, bilateral times 11, to get back into TPP would really send a message to China.

His brand of unconditional cordiality is increasingly rare, and this institution sure could use a lot more of it.

I hope we do not stumble on it, and that is to somehow get back engaged with TPP.

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.