Rob Portman
Rob Portman
Robert Jones "Rob" Portmanis an American lawyer and the junior United States Senator from Ohio, in office since 2011. Previously he served as a congressman, as the 14th United States Trade Representative and as the 35th Director of the Office of Management and Budget...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth19 December 1955
CountryUnited States of America
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Ground Zero in the 2004 presidential campaign. ... I believe that, had Al Gore stayed in Ohio, he probably would have won here four years ago.
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I would say unless we see offers from other countries, particularly the EU, on ... reducing tariffs, we will not be able to see a successful round,
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To move Doha to a successful and ambitious conclusion, we must all make contributions that includes services, manufacturing, agriculture and other areas of the round. We need contributions from developed countries like the United States, but also developing countries. Every country must do its part.
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We believe that there is a way for us to get to yes and to come up with a successful conclusion to the round.
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U.S. trade officials are working to make Hong Kong a success. The U.S. government is totally committed to Hong Kong.
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Unfortunately, the EU member states have continued to grant new subsidies to Airbus, even as our WTO case proceeds. By taking this step, we are ensuring that the new subsidies will be included in our case.
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We've got some heavy lifting over the next three months,
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will allow the Japanese people to enjoy the benefits of the best and most innovative products available.
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Overall, our U.S.-China trade relationship today lacks equity, durability and balance.
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People vote for the president, not the vice president. I think sometimes people that are in the veepstakes talk too much about this and certainly the media does. I don't think that it's that important.
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We still do not know whether we would be able to have the framework we had hoped. We are both trying to do everything to get there,
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We still believe that a negotiated solution is possible. But one way or another, the subsidies need to end.
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The promotion of peaceful commerce with the region and among Middle East states will help end the political turmoil and economic stagnation that has for too long limited the opportunities for people in that region.
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The facts on agricultural biotechnology are clear and compelling. It is a safe and beneficial technology that is improving food security and helping to reduce poverty worldwide. We believe agricultural biotechnology products should be provided a timely, transparent and scientific review by the European Union, and that is why Canada, Argentina and the United States brought the case in the first place.