"If confirmed, will be the first Commissioner to oversee CBP as a fully authorized agency."
"The United States has an open and fair judicial system, and we should be skeptical about subjecting U.S. laws and regulations to private arbitration."
"My hope is that, at the end of today's hearing, committee members will have enough information to judge each nominee on the basis of their experience, knowledge, and qualifications for the position to..."
"When you look over the respective resumes of each of these nominees, it's clear that the President has selected individuals who are well-qualified and well-prepared to serve in these important posts."
"The United States cannot stand apart from corporate tax competition in a globalized economy and is falling further behind each year."
"International tax reform is an area that is rife for bipartisanship."
"I want to thank everyone for attending this morning. Before we begin, I just want to say something about the awfulness of this past weekend."
"But let us not mince words: it is a big step."
"Lowering the corporate income tax rate and moving to a territorial system are important to maintain U.S. prosperity and improve growth prospects for our economy."
"All of these problems are key for today's hearing because they highlight the shortcoming of our outdated worldwide tax system."
"Last week, I joined with the Secretary of the Treasury, the National Economic Council Director, the Senate Majority Leader, the House Speaker, and the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to put f..."