The U.S. tries to provide immigrants who grow up here with a world-class education and imbue them with the can-do attitude that has long defined American innovation. Gary Locke americanattitudeclass Change image and share on social
All the states are required, either by constitution or by statute, to have balanced budgets - they're not able to print money. So they have to focus on establishing priorities. Gary Locke balancebudgetconstitution Change image and share on social
Ethnic diversity adds richness to a society. Gary Locke adddiversityethnic Change image and share on social
The growth model China has relied on for the last 30 years - one predicated on low-cost exports to the rest of the world and investment in resource intensive heavy manufacturing - is unlikely to serve it well in the next 30 years. Gary Locke chinacostexport share on social
We welcome Chinese investment in the United States with open arms. Gary Locke armchineseinvestment Change image and share on social
If we expose the Chinese to our freedoms, it may create a greater hunger for democracy, reform and liberties in China. Gary Locke chinachinesecreate Change image and share on social
The human rights record within China seems to rise and fall over time, but it's very clear that in the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and since then, there's been a greater intolerance of dissent and the human rights record of China has been going in the wrong direction. Gary Locke beijingchinaclear share on social
Diversity of thought and culture and religion and ideas has been the strength of America. Gary Locke americaculturediversity Change image and share on social
The constant influx of new cultures, new ideas and new ways of looking at old problems is a big part of the reason why America has been the most dynamic economy in the world for well over a century. Gary Locke americabigcentury Change image and share on social
I understand that in these difficult economic times, the potential for any additional expense is not welcomed by American businesses. But in the long run, the health insurance reform law promises to cut health-care costs for U.S. businesses, not expand them. Gary Locke additionalamericanbusiness share on social