Jim McDermott: “I want to also thank Chairman Johnson for calling this hearing to allow Mr. O'Carroll to have the opportunity really to…”

It has been a pleasure serving on this committee.

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.