Jim McDermott: “Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

We are trying to figure out where we are going as a country and how we can turn our investments and innovation into sustainable models moving forward.

If confirmed as Deputy United States Trade Representative, I will continue to fight for American workers, fight for the environment, and fight for our economic future.

This committee has the potential of doing more good for the American people than perhaps any other single subcommittee in the Congress.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.