Michael Roth

They should not only give me a license back, they also compensate me to get back in the business.

The senior Senator from Illinois is correct and I thank him for his kind words. He is correct with regard to the purpose and intended effect of this section. My understanding is that the antidumping duty order covering these entries has…

You are correct. Station projects such as those you described on the Charlotte-Greensboro-Raleigh line are important examples of critical investments envisioned in this legislation.

I really want to thank my personal staff, and my trade staff, whether it is Frank Polk, who is always there when you need him, and Grant Aldonas, Faryar Shirzad, Tim Keeler, J.T. Young, and Carrie Clark from the Finance Committee. I also…

Of course, first, I have to thank my dear friend, our venerable colleague, and always gracious ranking member of the Finance Committee, Pat Moynihan. It would never have been possible to be here today with the kind of vote I think we are…

I only want to echo what my friend and distinguished ranking member has said about Debbie. We have accomplished a lot in the area of trade in recent years, and so much of the credit should go to the staff who have worked so hard and so…

I appreciate that. But let me add, you have been there, not from the beginning but you have played a major role in bringing about this world trade situation. I congratulate you and thank you for your leadership. Time is running out.

In a very real way, isn't this agreement all about whether America, the United States, our workers, our farmers, our businessmen, are going to have access to the Chinese markets? Isn't that what we are talking about?

Yes, internal passports. You had to get approval of the Government. If you wanted to move from A to B, not only did you have to get the approval of the Government but you had to get somebody who was willing to move from B to A…

My own personal experience is that significant progress is being made. Let me give one illustration. When I was there the first time, an individual could not move from Beijing to another region.

But aren't we better off and don't we have a better chance of bringing more responsible leaders to the front if we work with them and do not alienate them?