Jim McDermott: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before I read my statement I would like to acknowledge Viji's leaving.”

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

One of the largest holes in the Medicare system is that it does not currently cover most dental, vision, or hearing expenses.

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.

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.