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Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote in favor of the motion to invoke cloture of Mr. William Kimmitt, who is nominated to serve as the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade.

In this role, Mr. Kimmitt would lead the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. This Agency promotes U.S. exports, attracts foreign investment, and counters unfair trade.

Mr. Kimmitt is well-qualified to lead the International Trade Administration. In addition to his private sector experience, Mr. Kimmitt served at the Office of the United States Trade Representative during President Trump's first term.

As a counselor to the U.S. Trade Representative, he advised on important trade policy and legal matters, including the United States- Mexico-Canada agreement.

At his nomination hearing, Mr. Kimmitt said he understands ``how trade policy affects real workers, real businesses and the long-term competitiveness of the United States.''

He pledged to bring this perspective ``to every aspect of his job,'' and I am confident that he will do so.

I thank Mr. Kimmitt for his commitment and for his responsiveness throughout the nomination process. I strongly encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me today in voting to advance Mr. Kimmitt's nomination.

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