“We did say that CAFTA is going to do all these things, so now let's go out and deliver, ... From the standpoint of executing CAFTA, we're really only 10 percent of the way there.”
“It was a story that was there, under the radar, but the best I could hope for was that people would see it and say 'Oh, we should pay attention.' I never imagined this coincidence.”
“The reality of trade with China continues to fall short of the potential. If our economic relationship is to stay afloat, China needs to lighten the load by carrying out reforms and delivering results.”
“When China fails to act, it only strengthens those who want to build protectionist barriers around the U.S. market and that's the last thing we need.”
“Our relationship has matured beyond the stage when our focus should be measured by the sheer potential. Now, our trading relationship needs to be measured by results.”
“Imagine going to the grocery store and watching 17 out of 20 customers shoplifting items from the shelves and walking out of the store without paying.”
