Jim McDermott: “Republicans propose cutting $850 million from the CDC.”

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.

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

We are trying to figure out where we are going as a country and how we can turn our investments and innovation into sustainable models moving forward.