Rob Portman actually said...

"I do not think that is eliminating red tape."

"If confirmed, can you improve on that record in terms of minimizing the burden of regulations on our economy?"

"In my view, again, it is a job that is much more important than most people realize because it affects the economy in very fundamental ways."

"would you be willing to commit to track on reginfo.gov the results of the look-back so there is more transparency?"