Jim McDermott: “But the real damage of the sequester is that it affects the long-term investments in research that this country does.”

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

It includes a new tool known as the rapid response mechanism that, when used, allows us to promptly raise concerns with the Mexican and Canadian Governments when there are allegations of worker rights violations.

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.