Earl Blumenauer: “Enforcing trade agreements is expensive, it is time consuming, it is hard.”

I can speak confidently for House Democrats when I say we are firmly committed to reauthorization of AGOA and HOPE before their expiration next year.

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

We should better safeguard people's rights and data while still protecting the global internet.

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.