Jim McDermott: “While we are here to talk about Panama, the Republicans are silent on helping middle-class Americans.”

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.

The bottom line, as far as I am concerned, is what happens to patients.