Charles Rangel: “I would rather work with you so that we can get bipartisan support of this darn thing.”

Gone are the days where trade simply meant reducing tariffs and limiting quotas for imported products.

Once again, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your insight in using the Oversight Committee to help us wrestle with some serious national problems.

We recognize your tremendous responsibilities, and we are here for you to point out how we can be more helpful.

So please help us to help our constituents, to help our country. And then on the question as to whether you don't have the resources to do it, because we know how badly the Congress has treated you, talk about that. But don't say it can't…