In his State of the Union address, President Bush spoke of the risks of economic isolation and the critical importance of American competitiveness. I am utterly convinced that to maintain American global prosperity, we must pursue a sensible, market-oriented trade policy that provides greater market access and enforces our laws and agreements.
And for these policies to be credible and sustainable we must actively work to generate bipartisan support in Congress. This has been a priority for President Bush, for Ambassador Portman, and it is a priority for me. If confirmed, will continue our aggressive congressional outreach to help restore the bipartisan consensus for trade.
Last September, the President set clear trade priorities for the United States in a speech to the UN General Assembly. His vision guides USTR's ongoing efforts to secure an ambitious outcome to the Doha Development Round negotiations in the WTO. It is a once in a generation opportunity to generate global economic growth and to lift millions out of poverty. And it will continue to be a top priority for this Administration.
USTR has an equally ambitious bilateral and regional agenda – including ongoing negotiations with 14 countries to dramatically reduce trade barriers, to set important precedents for future trade negotiations, and to grow a critical mass of countries that recognize the immense benefits that come with more open international commerce. Here, again, holding our trading partners accountable through enforcement of existing trade laws and agreements will continue to be a critical component of our trade agenda.
Again, Mr. President, I thank you - for providing this fantastic opportunity for me to serve you and our nation in advancing U.S. interests through a sensible and energetic trade agenda.
United States Trade Representative
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