Pat Roberts: “It occurs to me that perhaps we could have something called a 'National Security Agency' or something that could monitor…”

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.

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

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