Pat Roberts: “Unfortunately, we do not have an endangered species to work on a constant basis with all of these regulatory agencies.”

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

These very important missions will be even better served with the necessary key leadership in place.

Your point is extremely valid. Other countries have beat us to the punch, and we have got to get busy.

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