I don't think a bankruptcy is a good thing.

I see the underlying economy as being very healthy.

Every global concern - economic, environmental or security-related - can be addressed more effectively when the U.S. and China work together.

It is the policy of the federal government to use all resources at its disposal to make our financial system stronger.

I think all governments engage in intelligence gathering vis-a-vis other governments.

U.S. exports to China have more than quintupled since China entered the WTO and have grown more quickly than imports. In fact, China is America's fastest-growing export market.

In terms of the overall economy, we've got challenges and the big focus has got to be on recovery, on repair, and that's going to take a while.