Jeff Fortenberry: “We are classmates. While we are on different sides of the political aisle, nonetheless I hope that you consider me as…”

I am asking my question and trying to be in solidarity with you and the responsible community of nations to continue to basically hold China accountable here.

Why don't we hold China accountable to international environmental standards in all trade agreements and other agreements?

I believe this is inconsistent with sound diplomacy. It is a projection of our own ideological divisions on the poor throughout the world.

First of all, let me thank my friends and colleagues, Mr. Soto from Florida and Mr. Westerman from Arkansas, for shepherding this important measure. Madam Speaker, right outside this door, in Statuary Hall, there is a very large statue…