Pat Roberts: “I know the comments. I am talking about the analysis to justify it.”

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.

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