Pat Roberts: “I strongly agree with USTR's assessment that we have significant problems related to intellectual property and other…”

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

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

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

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