Pat Roberts: “I have little confidence that the agency you are being asked to lead will be able to take on the Affordable Care Act in…”

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

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

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

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