Pat Roberts: “No, sir. In the interest of time, I do have a question of the witnesses, but I will wait.”

These very important missions will be even better served with the necessary key leadership in place.

Well, let me just close by saying that I agree with the President, I agree with everybody who has said, all of the witnesses, that long-term--and it is going to have to be a long-term policy with regards to China--you are going to have to…

His brand of unconditional cordiality is increasingly rare, and this institution sure could use a lot more of it.

Your point is extremely valid. Other countries have beat us to the punch, and we have got to get busy.