Earl Blumenauer: “I can speak confidently for House Democrats when I say we are firmly committed to reauthorization of AGOA and HOPE…”

House Democrats have collectively shown an impenetrable commitment to the people of sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti.

I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I would like to start by commending the Biden-Harris administration for their leadership role in the recent extension of the WTO e-commerce moratorium.

We have $163 billion a year that is not paid by the top 1 percent of American taxpayers.