Political Quotes

“It is absolutely true. In handing off the ball in this discussion, I want to go back to the trade adjustment assistance, which I mentioned earlier. There were a number of things the administration wanted to see before bringing these trade agreements forward to us for ratification. Senator Blunt and Senator Portman were instrumental--and along with these two, Senator Johanns, myself, Senator Isakson, and others. We even signed on to a letter not once but I think twice, to make sure we got it right. Senator Blunt's leadership in making sure we had taken all the necessary steps so the administration was prepared and willing to bring these agreements to the Senate floor has been covered. I thank the Senator for that leadership. He may want to touch on that, but I know how important the trade agreements are to the State of Missouri. But I also thank the leadership of Senator Portman, as well, in making sure we addressed TAA and all of the issues that needed to be addressed as part of moving forward with these trade agreements.”