Charles Boustany: “And I see this as a strong vehicle to impress U.S. leadership in trade, and I am very excited about the prospects.”

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 13, strike ``; and'' and insert a semicolon. Page 3, line 15, strike the period at the end and…

This has to be resolved, because if America is going to lead in trade, we have to have enforcement of our laws.

I thank the gentleman. The American people want transparency. I don't understand why our friends on the other side of the aisle would be opposed to transparency. All we are asking is that these agencies be truthful and very clear with the…

I believe it is of vital importance to seek solutions to the problem of delayed payments for veterans' medical care.