Based on all available information, piracy and counterfeiting remain rampant in China despite years of engagement on this, |
Biotechnology produces safe food. We believe it will help reduce poverty in poor countries. We believe it enhances development and it provides important environmental benefits. |
but not at the risk of further reducing already inadequate food aid for those who need it most. |
But one way or another, the (Airbus) subsidies will need to end. |
But we do have substantial problems to work out between ourselves and we're on track to do that, |
Canada's recent decision to cancel negotiations was unfortunate, particularly given that progress was being made, |
Canada's recent decision to cancel negotiations was unfortunate, particularly given that progress was being made, ... We are still waiting to see the Canadian counterproposal (to a U.S. proposal made in July). We are, and have been, ready to meet. |
Chinese manufacturers, and the very significant employment they provide in China, will now face -- if we can not reach an agreement -- a very unpredictable future with lower percentage increases. |
Clearly there are differences of opinion it would be hard to breach before the Hong Kong talks, |
Congress is keenly aware that our agriculture proposal has real consequences. We won't be able to leave our proposal that is on the table now intact if others don't make comparable offers to open their markets and reduce their subsidies. |
Despite three consecutive years of growing U.S. exports to China, our bilateral trade relationship with China today lacks equity, durability and balance in the opportunities it provides. The time has come to readjust our trade policy with respect to China. |
doesn't come close to meeting the expectations that all of us have on market access. |
For the first time, I see real movement toward having a successful meeting in Hong Kong. |
Given the short time before the Hong Kong ministerial, the E.U.'s lack of urgency is very concerning. They, like the U.S., have a responsibility to help move the talks forward with a strong, ambitious proposal. We've done our part, and the U.S. will continue pushing for the E.U. to do theirs. |
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. |