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Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.

Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth.

The developing countries must be able to take a more active part in trade negotiations, through technical assistance and support from the developed countries.

There are both things in international law: the principle of territorial integrity and right to self-determination.

Occasionally we have to interpret an international treaty - one, perhaps, affecting airlines and liability for injury to passengers or damage to goods. Then, of course, we have to look to the precedents of other member nations in resolving issues.

Peace and commerce with foreign nations could be more effectually and cheaply cultivated by a common agent; therefore they gave the Federal Government the sole management of our relations with foreign governments.

We need to get involved in things that are important to other countries, just as we expect them to participate in things that are important to us.

Congress has the responsibility to ensure that any international trade agreement entered into by the United States must serve the national interest, not merely the interests of those crafting the proposal in secret.