So what are we doing to collect that money? And when could we see any of it?

we can't really begin to solve a problem until we can identify exactly what it is.

Just leaving $1 billion or $2 billion uncollected and delay after delay after delay, doesn't seem to be the most effective system.

if there is any way that you all would recommend, without trampling on people's constitutional rights, to shorten that process, this subcommittee would be very interested in hearing it.

China is the most egregious player, it seems like, from the data that I have looked at.

Can you break down the categories for us about this $2.3 billion, just roughly, so Senator Coats and I can get a better understanding of that?

Because if we can't get this bond thing straight, I am going to suggest that we go back to the cash payment, which will solve all sorts of problems.

Senator Landrieu, we are extremely grateful for your leadership in this effort.

The bonds are not being appropriately cashed and delivered to those injured.

Thank you for your leadership for our Nation and for your support of me as I learn how to be a chair of the Energy Committee.

There is a big threat under way for China and some of these countries to steal this intellectual property and to undermine the domestic creative industries here in America.

So it is $2.3 billion, approximately.

I would not be supporting someone for this position if I did not think that he was capable of representing the interests of Louisiana.

I think your point with respect to trade enforcement is particularly important.

We thank Chairman Landrieu first and foremost for securing 3 million dollars for duty collection.

We have had our fair share of challenges down there. And Madam Chairman and Senator Cochran have been excellent leaders for those battles.

Thank you very much for that excellent testimony.

So you can seize assets?