Earl Blumenauer: “No, insulting to Third World countries.”

These things aren't going to get enacted into law, they are not going to make a difference to the American people. It is a distraction, it is a sideshow.

I find this hearing very meaningful.

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.