James Lankford actually said...

"What we need to avoid, Senator, is we need to avoid imposing tariffs that would end up causing retaliatory tariffs on our goods leaving the United States."

"I think what we need to do is, again, retain our current competitive tax rate and ensure that we do not step backwards."

"What can we do in the tax code that you see at this point to attract some of those suppliers to be able to come to the United States?"

"We need competitive economic policies here at home to grow domestic manufacturing, and we need trade agreements that are enforceable that enable us to reach other markets."