Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule, which provides for consideration of a resolution to reduce what is being called ``non- security'' spending to 2008 levels. That resolution, H. Res. 38, sends a very damaging message that the…

I oppose this resolution. I oppose it because I think its provisions with respect to our own economic recovery and the production of jobs is offset tremendously by its passage. But I want to focus my time on the limited question but the…

The flaws, shortcomings, and outrages of the United Nations, both past and present, are numerous and sometimes flagrant.

The council's abysmal record comes in spite of the determined efforts of a few stakeholders.

In my view, our highest priority with China should be Iran.

Chinese President Hu Jintao is in Washington this week for a state visit; and as we speak, he and President Obama are meeting at the White House.

I believe we must challenge China to abandon its unbridled mercantilism which manifests itself in massive subsidies and other trade distorting practices.

China is neither an ally nor an enemy. It is both a competitor and a partner in foreign affairs, security, and economics.

I think we have an obligation to forthrightly address the sources of tension in this relationship with China.

I want to stress the importance of managing our complex relationship with China in a manner that honors the transcendent principles that define our national purpose and identity.

I sincerely hope that as the President meets with--as President Obama meets with President Hu, that human rights issues are going to figure most prominently in these discussions.

What type of world does China envision? What is their end game?