Jim McDermott: “Mr. Chairman, I realize you have given me a little extra time here. I would like to submit the CMS rules on the 96-hour…”

This area is such a large part of our economy as well as such a large part of our question of national security.

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.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.

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.