Occupation: United States Ambassador To China Birth: December 11, 1941
I believe strongly that the opportunity is here for us in America to finally have a healthcare system that we can really be proud of. But it's got to….
Health reform is an essential part of restoring America's economy and maintaining our competitiveness..
I think I can speak for every Senator, saying that he or she ran for the Senate because we want to help make this a better place; that is, we want to….
There are significant human rights abuses in China. In some areas, the situation is worse today than in the past. In other areas, there have been imp….
Tax reform is a once-in-a-generation opportunity..
I think I'm the luckiest guy in the world..
Sequestration is leverage that should not be given up easily..
I know the problem of obesity. I got to tell you, I think that's tepid. I just don't think the bully pulpit is going to be enough to sufficiently fig….
The Social Security trust fund is in pretty good shape today and we should not embark upon risky, dangerous schemes which will, in fact, undermine So….
We've got to stand up for ourselves. That is, draw some lines, make it clear that after a while we're not going to get bullied or pushed around becau….
The Senate is a remarkable institution. It is unique. There is no other body, no other political body, no other democratic legislature in the world q….
U.S. agricultural products, including safe, high-quality Montana beef, face unscientific trade restrictions in many important markets..
The recovery of the Gulf Coast region will take years to complete..
I really think it's extremely important for Americans to better understand China. And by better, I mean don't just read their lines. You've got to di….
It is pretty hard to find the right result to a controversial issue..
If I were the president, I would be very concerned... and I would do what was reasonably necessary to find a way to get my people confirmed..
IRAs are intended for retirement..
Tax complexity itself is a kind of tax..
Every American has a right to affordable, high-quality health care..
In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect….
The administration's attempt to keep us from selling agricultural products to Cuba is an outrage. Cuba is not a threat. That is why we must do more t….