They should be commended for doing so. It's forward thinking, but it doesn't win popularity contests. This, for me, is one of the fundamental mysteries of our time. You won't find a stronger case out there for freer markets than U.S. agriculture. Expanding trade has driven our record growth, and it's the only way we can sustain it.
Domestic demand is relatively flat.
In a few minutes, you'll hear from a friend. In my book, that's the best introduction a U.S. Trade Representative could ask for. Charlene Barshefsky will fight for American agriculture. I know she's going to talk about that. I'll just say that the latest signals on the agricultural front are not good.