Jennifer Dunn: “I come from the Nation's most trade-dependent State, so the question of United States-China trade is crucial to the…”

“I come from the Nation's most trade-dependent State, so the question of United States-China trade is crucial to the people I represent in Congress. In fact, Washington State ranks first among all 50 States in exports to China. Contrary to what opponents of MFN suggest--trade with China does promote change. U.S. trade and investment teach the skills of free enterprise that are fundamental to a free society. Washington State exports a number of U.S. products, from aircraft to software. And every single airplane and every single CD carries with them the seeds of change. These products serve to further unleash the free-market desires of the Chinese people. And I am certain that everyone of my colleagues would agree that it is in our national interest to move China toward a free market. At the same time, we must make clear to the Chinese that their participation in the world economy and in international security arrangements can come about only with concrete evidence that China is abiding by norms of international behavior. Let me be clear: disengagement will not help us improve our relationship with China.”