Max Baucus actually said...

Russia PNTR is a 1-sided agreement that benefits American workers and businesses and requires them to give up nothing in return.

Russia joining the World Trade Organization presents a lucrative opportunity for the United States' economy and American jobs.

Granting PNTR is crucial for U.S. manufacturers, service providers, and agricultural producers to receive the full benefits of Russia's WTO ...

If we do not do it, if we are not trading with Russia, somebody else will.