I just see a huge train wreck coming down. You and I have discussed this many times, and I don't see any results yet.

Judge Roberts has assured me personally that he has a healthy respect for precedent and the hard-won rights of Americans.

U.S. agricultural products, including safe, high-quality Montana beef, face unscientific trade restrictions in many important markets.

Global overcapacity in steel production can no longer be ignored. Foreign governments' intervention in steel markets has had a devastating impact on the U.S. industry.

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 because I think there's some in China who are tempted to try to push the United States around. They want to bully us.

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.

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 dig down to find out what's going on, and come over, see China.