Jim McDermott: “If you have guaranteed issue, that is preexisting conditions are out of the way, you must have universal coverage.”

The USMCA proved that bringing all stakeholders to the table--labor, workers, business, and members of Congress--can produce stronger trade agreements.

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

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.

Innovation will be central to our efforts to address rising healthcare costs.