Jim McDermott: “We are at a critical moment here. Not just whether we will replace the sequester, but what it will be replaced with?”

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.

Ambassador Tai believes we need a different approach that gives workers a seat at the table, so their perspectives and voices are incorporated into the policy that we develop.

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.

It has been a pleasure serving on this committee.