Ron Kirk: “Terminating Jackson-Vanik and extending PNTR to Russia is in the absolute best interests of American businesses…”

The Obama administration is committed to strengthening American agricultural exports and supporting the good jobs that come with them.

I think if there is any area that the administration has distinguished ourselves in, it is at our very strong elevation of trade enforcement to the same level that we have for opening up new markets.

By extending PNTR we can create new markets for our people and support the political and economic changes that the Russian people are seeking.

I think the President has said--is correct; the best way to address this is part of comprehensive immigration reform.