Max Baucus actually said...

I believe we have an obligation--not just an opportunity, but an obligation--to show that the United States leads on world trade.

The U.S.-China relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world. It will shape global affairs for generations ...

It is just important for us to maintain our alliances and firm them up with the countries you have mentioned.

To complete trade agreements, we need Trade Promotion Authority, also known as TPA.