Rob Portman Quotes

"The advice he gives the president, I hear constantly, is the single most important advice the president gets,"

"I believe the textile agreement shows our ability to resolve tough trade disputes in a manner that benefits both countries,"

"This agreement is a win-win situation for U.S. and EU winemakers, helping to establish predictable conditions for bilateral wine trade,"

"Litigation has obviously not proved to be an effective way to resolve this relatively small but highly disruptive agreement,"

"I’m optimistic about a comprehensive agreement with China because I think it makes sense for China and for the US,"

"This agreement is a win-win situation for U.S. and EU winemakers, helping to establish predictable conditions for bilateral wine trade, ... I want to thank Chief Agricultural Negotiator Allen Johnson and especially Jim Murphy, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs, who have brought this difficult negotiation to a successful conclusion.?á The culmination of this agreement reflects the extensive efforts by a number of Federal agencies in these negotiations and in particular the work done by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in the Treasury Department."

"Soon US farmers, manufacturers and service providers will enjoy new opportunities in this growing market. The agreement also marks a milestone in strengthening ties and promoting freedom in the Middle East."

"This [agreement] represents progress for Saudi Arabia, the US and the WTO"

"Accordingly, I believe that the accession package, both our bilateral agreement and the broader multilateral negotiation which is nearing completion, will warrant US support,"

"This is a high-quality, comprehensive free trade agreement that will contribute to economic growth and trade between both countries,"

"The failure of the E.U. to put forward a real market access proposal has put the benefits of Doha at risk,"

"I will work closely with the Congress on a bipartisan basis to prioritize essential spending that meets our national priorities, while reducing spending elsewhere."

"Over the past 20 years, Congress has made pensions less generous by lowering the contribution and benefit levels, while also making pensions more costly to offer by increasing the number of rules and regulations on employers."

"I believe we require a more vigorous enforcement effort with respect to China and the dedication of resources to make such an effort effective."

"We've been talking for four and a half years. Even if we didn't have the Trade Promotion Authority deadline, it's time to pull this round together."

"Based on all available information, piracy and counterfeiting remain rampant in China despite years of engagement on this,"

"Biotechnology produces safe food. We believe it will help reduce poverty in poor countries. We believe it enhances development and it provides important environmental benefits."

"This is not something where we can -- as the EU and the U.S. have unsuccessfully tried in the past -- come up with an agreement for everyone,"

"I'm optimistic we are making the sort of progress that we need to meet our tight deadlines, ... We have come closer together."

"I'm not encouraged. We did not make adequate progress. We made incremental, but not adequate progress."