this is something we should be able to get done on a bipartisan basis. [applause]. now, even as we protect our people, we should remember that today's world presents not just dangers, not just threats, it presents opportunities, to boost american exports, support american jobs and level the playing field in the growing markets of asia, we intend to complete negotiations on a trans-pacific partnership and tonight i'm announcing we'll launch talks on comprehensive trans-atlantic trade partnership with the european union because trade that's fair and free across the atlantic supports millions of good paying american jobs. [applause]. we also know that progress in the most impoverished parts of our world enriches us all.