Michael Roth: “Yes, this benchmark allows States to provide children with coverage benefits equivalent to the health benefit plans that…”

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.

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?

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…

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?