I am concerned that this is the wrong top priority.

I think if you choose to address reducing deficits by expanding American exports, that is great.

I do not believe that trade deficits are inherently a serious problem.

I have a real problem with their lack of protection of intellectual property rights.

The law is clear: we are not supposed to be engaging with a country that is on Tier 3.

Opening up further trade with Cuba is likely to enrich the military and Castro allies at the expense of the Cuban people.

The President has stated publicly that he has directed a review of U.S. policy toward Cuba.

I would just simply say that in my view that is in line with what Trade Promotion Authority says under the law.

I appreciate that distinction, but making it clear is going to be critically important because there are many people who did not have cracks in their foundations before, but suddenly they were denied based upon this.

I've been an outspoken opponent of the new policy toward Cuba initiated by President Obama.

I appreciate that, because as a result of our work in the aftermath of Sandy and the denial of many claimants, I think we came to a better process and a fairer process.

I am pleased that we are starting the process to reform and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program early so that we have enough time to fix this complex program once and for all.