There seems to be a consensus among all of you that a more vigorous, vocal expression of outrage at the Chinese Government's conduct vis-a-vis specific human rights cases and the general treatment of ethnic minorities and others, political…

We are all aware that the Chinese Government's record on human rights and the rule of law remains deplorable.

According to a study commissioned by the International Chamber of Commerce, piracy and counterfeiting cost legitimate businesses $455 billion in 2008.

Violations of intellectual property rights in international trade are important aspect of a large global problem.

strengthening the protection of American intellectual property must be a top priority.

I think we need to try other things before we go to massive retaliation.

Not surprisingly though, China dwarfs other countries in violations of U.S. intellectual property rights.

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman representing American Samoa and the ranking Democrat on the Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr. Faleomavaega. (Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA asked and was given…

After what we just heard, I would not suggest any further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

With that, Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to our distinguished whip, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer).

Consider my opening to be my closing, and I yield back the balance of my time.

May I ask how much time is remaining on each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chaffetz). The gentleman from California has 13\1/2\ minutes, and the gentlewoman from Florida has 5\1/2\ minutes.