Pat Roberts: “There is a temptation, I think, on the part of some members in this chamber to make the Senate more like the House.”

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

I call this hearing of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee to order.

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

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