United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act

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Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I almost heard my colleague Mr. Larson appreciate, I thought I heard him say President Trump, but then he did say ``Trumka,'' so I guess maybe not so much similarity there. But the fact of the matter is I appreciate the few nudges that we have seen over the last few weeks that have brought us to this point.

And I certainly appreciate the work of Ambassador Lighthizer and many on President Trump's team who have worked so hard to get us to this point.

Representing an agriculture powerhouse district, the Third District of Nebraska, where our farmers and ranchers work very diligently and very efficiently to help feed America and the world, we need good markets for them. Trade relationships in North America are so important, and we have this opportunity to modernize NAFTA, heading us in the direction of even more markets and really reflecting the needs of our economy and the economy across North America.

We have got this opportunity to bring people together, especially in light of events this week. I certainly appreciate this opportunity and our leaders on the Ways and Means Committee, both Mr. Brady and the chairman as well.

This is a great time to work together. I look forward to its passage and urge everyone to vote ``yes.''

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