I thank my colleague. I agree with both of my colleagues, who have spoken, that we live in a globalized economy, and it is important for us to make sure we have the benefits of that globalized economy in America. It has offered us…

I rise today to pay tribute to the life of PFClass Arick Michael Dobson Tarr, who died at the young age of 20 on July 30, 2011, at Fort Lewis, in Tacoma, WA, where he was stationed. Private First Class Tarr was assigned to the Headquarters…

Thank you both for organizing the hearing today.

We had roads and bridges washed out. We had people lose their businesses and their homes.

I join my colleague, Senator Lautenberg, and the others who have come to the Senate floor this afternoon to talk about the importance of getting help for people who have been hit by disasters. A little more than 2 weeks ago, Tropical Storm…

as you know so well as the Senator from New York, across the country this weekend Americans everywhere will gather to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001. Families from every town…

It is imperative that we put the right policies in place to enable businesses to hire and grow.

Washington must fully commit to helping create an environment that is conducive to job creation.

Thank you for coming out on such a beautiful afternoon to join with us in talking about the importance of exporting to small business.

Let me also point out that the record of this hearing will be open for two weeks.

Thank you very much.

I want to acknowledge, Senator Shaheen, the fact that you have been such a strong leader on international trade issues.