Pat Roberts: “What we need is a U.S. Trade Representative confirmed--that is you--and in place who will embark on a robust trade…”

Orrin Hatch is not most people. Simply put, the institution he truly loves will not be the same without him.

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

We are in a dire fix. We are trying to write a farm bill here, and it is with a backdrop of severe budget limitations.

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