Max Baucus actually said...

Because of the potential the Korean market holds for U.S. jobs in our economy, I strongly supported taking the next step toward a free trade...

Many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and in both Houses of Congress joined me in expressing strong concerns.

I believed then--and I believe now--that it was essential for the United States to cement our alliance with this vital partner in the Asia-P...

But late last year, our two countries took an important step to put us back on the path to implementation.