We are climbing out of that. Our unemployment rate is near its lowest since 2008; our growth rate is tracking the national average.

Well, it seems to be just in the general sense if we're going to figure out how to move forward internationally on privacy, there are so many conflicts

I personally believe they should have that right, he assured me that they do have that right

trade agreements have not been traditionally very helpful to our small State

I'm curious to know on that aspect in terms of the EU obviously wanting to diversify their energy mix.

How will the development of 5G solve these three major issues in the rural areas?

I do think this is a--it's a repeating theme with a lot of us that we keep talking about it, and we're still not getting there. So, I'm a bit frustrated by that.

So, not getting there first, or at least close to first, it's not that--it doesn't mean that we won't get there. It means that we might be locked out of any other--some economic expansions that maybe another country might be able to market…

I created the Rural Broadband Caucus as my goal, and you've been very helpful, many of your organizations.

If confirmed, I look forward to working with the Administration and the Congress on an aggressive response to China's unfair trade policies.

If confirmed, I will work to ensure that Eximbank faithfully implements all laws and reforms enacted by Congress.