"Today, we are nearly 2 years into the worst economic downturn certainly of my generation."
"It would be a mistake to neglect this crucial partnership as we attempt to dig ourselves out of this economic downturn."
"The Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs meets today to examine the economic, trade, and investment ties between the United States and Europe."
"I wanted to--wonder if you could elaborate on that and talk about how we can do a better job of helping our small businesses gain access to European markets?"
"diversification is extremely important."
"we need to concentrate to a greater degree on energy efficiency, clean energy."
"I especially appreciate hearing that."
"Yes. We look forward to continuing to work on these issues as we try and strengthen this relationship and our exports."
"Well, can you talk a little bit more about you suggested a barrier-free transatlantic market and a place where we might start."
"I think it would send the right type of political statement, and I think it is, at this point, doable."
"I think that we are at a point where not only because of the difficulties that it poses for our companies, but also because of the political dynamic that it creates across the Atlantic, that it probab..."