customs commissioner gil curlkowski on trade. as he begins his second year on cbp, we thought it was the perfect time to address the committee and give an overview of what's coming up. >> the chamber supports protecting national security objectives while promoting economic prosperity. we see ourselves as a partner in their mission. businesses are linked together through a web of efficient supply chains. u.s. businesses rely on those supply chains to access international consumers as well as compete in the global marketplace. improvements that address cross-border friction smooth the flow of trade and enhance the competitiveness of all of the companies. we at the chamber will continue to advance priorities that continue to improve the global supply chains and this advocacy will improve policy and regulatory reform and pursuing legislation on the hill and promoting, meaningful commitments from the trade partners to advanced global customs modernization. as we move forward with trade promotion authority, we must have trade enforceme