Political Quotes

“I am pleased to voice my strong support for the nomination of Charlene Barshefsky as U.S. Trade Representative. Ambassador Barshefsky has done an outstanding job as acting USTR since her appointment last April. I believe Ambassador Barshefsky is one of the best nominations President Clinton has made and am honored to have the opportunity to speak on her behalf. Charlene Barshefsky is an aggressive and articulate advocate of U.S. trade interests and has been very successful in defending U.S. business and agriculture throughout the world. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is vital to opening up trade markets to U.S. goods, and Charlene Barshefsky has proven herself to be very effective at doing just that. Ambassador Barshefsky understands that U.S. agriculture and industry can compete very effectively in the international market, but only if trade barriers are torn down. She has been relentless in her efforts to expand market access for U.S. exports and to promote U.S. trade interests abroad. I am particularly impressed with Ambassador Barshefsky's work on intellectual property rights.”