Continued cooperation between our countries will be good for America, it will be good for China, and it will be good for the world.

As one of the world's fastest growing economies, our relationship with China is one of the most critical of the 21st century.

We urge the government of China to protect the unique cultural and religious traditions of Tibet.

A photograph of the President's bilateral meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao can be viewed HERE.

My hope is that the Government of China will not fear the Christians who gather to worship openly.

The United States expresses our deepest condolences to China for the Chinese citizens killed in the terrorist attack in Amman, Jordan.

We'll continue to work with China to open up markets and level the playing field for American goods and services.

China is an exciting country, and it's an important country.

It is important that social, political, and religious freedoms grow in China.

Access to American markets has played an important role in China's economic development.

China needs to provide a level playing field for American farmers and businesses seeking access to China's market.

China is a big, powerful nation.

I'm very pleased that the Congress approved the permanent normal trading relations and that China's going into the World Trade Organization.

If you believe in a future of greater openness and freedom for the people of China, you ought to be for this agreement.

I don't believe that we will have more influence on China by giving them the back of our hand instead of giving them a chance to build a different future.

It would be a terrible mistake for the United States and for those who basically find this an uncomfortable vote to use this as an excuse to isolate China.

Our relationship with China needs to be redefined as one as competitor.

I welcome the strong, bipartisan vote in the House today to extend normal trade relations with China.