Ron Kirk: “Failing to lift Jackson-Vanik and extend PNTR will not penalize Russia, nor will it provide a lever with which to change…”

If there is any reason for us to repeal Jackson-Vanik and grant PNTR, it is that we no longer have to hope.

By repealing Jackson-Vanik, we make sure--and you represent a part of the country in which innovation is just embedded in our lifeblood.

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

We will continue to push Russia to adhere to international norms.