On the issue of agriculture, he has been quite constructive in his comments ... he has admitted that the United States proposal is an incredible proposal, which changes the dynamic and puts the pressure right on the EU and puts the pressure directly on market access. |
On the other hand, the US is absolutely willing to walk away from a bad deal, |
Only 15 Democrats voted for it, but I talked with at least twice that many, and almost every conversation ended with, 'I want to work with you on the next one,' ... Having come from Congress, I want to reach out, and begin to rebuild what was once a fairly robust consensus. |
Only days after we fully complied with a NAFTA decision, Canada responds by announcing huge new subsidies. Canada's actions illustrate what the United States has been saying all along: the Canadian industry is the beneficiary of subsidies that create an un-level playing field to the detriment of the U.S. industry. |
Our farmers are very interested in seeing these export subsidies being eliminated. But it would also give us an opportunity to make substantial progress in terms of agriculture reform in the United States. |
Our talks today were frank, constructive and embraced the spirit of President Bush's challenge, |
Over all, we are disappointed, ... It is a modest step in the right direction, but it is inadequate to meet the goals of Doha. |
Over all, we are disappointed. It is a modest step in the right direction, but it is inadequate to meet the goals of Doha. |
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. |
Overall, our U.S.-China trade relationship today lacks equity, durability and balance. |
Pascal Lamy will bring a new aggressiveness to the job, |
Right now American rice exporters are being unfairly restricted. That's wrong, |
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. |
That's a loophole big enough to drive a truck though, |
The advice he gives the president, I hear constantly, is the single most important advice the president gets, |