Ron Kirk: “We frustrate our own efforts when our visa laws are so--can be so restrictive that it makes it difficult to support our…”

They have made some great strides in the last several years, and they acknowledge that it is because of U.S. support and investment and cooperation that they've been able to make some tremendous progress there.

The good news is, most countries in the world would welcome the opportunity to have an FTA, a BIT, or a TIFA with the United States.

We must push China on every front, and the Administration must ensure that China's commitments are fully implemented.

We have urged China in every fora, bilaterally, through the G-20 and others, to allow their currency to float to market rates.