Washington has lost touch with the American people--that was the lesson in November and yet some still refuse to listen.

If we keep overspending, our interest payments will become an increasingly larger part of our budget.

I also urge the Committee to include mandatory spending reforms in the budget resolution.

Let me be clear: Washington has a spending problem, not a revenue problem.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Not only has the delay caused American companies, workers, farmers, and ranchers to miss opportunities to sell more to Panama, we also run the risk of falling behind.

Our exports to the region will soon support more than 2 million U.S. jobs.

I strongly believe we should consider all three pending agreements by July 1st.

Opening up dynamic new markets like Panama for American goods and services must be a priority for robust U.S. long-term growth.

Panama really is a key trading ally, and the improvements they have made and commitments they have made are impressive.

Our government spends money like drunken sailors, but that would insult the sailors because at least they spend their own money.