Pat Roberts: “As we used to say in the House, when I had the privilege of serving there and was Chairman... either hang together or…”

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.

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

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