05/17/2021
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"I think the lack of collaboration with the American public--and even more importantly the Congress--on trade-related activities is, let us say unwise."
"TPP was on the brink of being signed, which I think would have been far superior to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework."
"It would seem to me that you would need to tell the negotiating partner that these agreements may only be valid for 18 months, depending upon the outcome of the presidential election, or 6 years."
"The only reason, the primary reason I did not support your confirmation--in full disclosure--is the position you have taken on march-in rights."